adj
chartered
adj
1
Established or authorised by an official charter.
"The organisation became a chartered charity in 1990."
2
(British) Holding official professional qualifications recognised by a governing body.
"She works as a chartered accountant in London."
How to Use Chartered
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishOfficially recognised, either as an organisation or as a qualified professional.
Common pairings
chartered accountant
chartered surveyor
chartered engineer
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