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Accredited

Verb / ʌˈkredɪtɪd / Another word for accredited — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Accredited means that something has been officially recognized as meeting certain standards or criteria.

Synonyms & similar words

credit recognize recognise commissioned licensed licenced accredit certified licensed authorized validated approved endorsed recognized sanctioned authenticated attested confirmed validated verifiable established legitimate official qualified professional competent expert

Synonyms by register

Formal

authorized certified approved recognized

Informal

okayed vetted cleared

Antonyms

discredited unauthorized unofficial invalid unrecognized disapproved

Common collocations

  • accredited institution
  • accredited program
  • accredited investor
  • accredited professional
  • accredited course
  • accredited by
  • fully accredited

Word family

noun accreditation
verb accredit
adjective accredited
adverb accreditably

Usage note

Often used in contexts of education, finance, and professional bodies to denote official approval or recognition. Be careful not to confuse with 'creditable' which means deserving praise.

Example sentences

  1. The school is accredited by the state.
  2. Only an accredited mechanic should work on your car.
  3. She received an accredited degree from the university.
  4. The hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission.
  5. An accredited investor is allowed to invest in certain securities.

Quotes

  • We are accredited to the universe to evolve and create and thereby participate in the fulfillment of the divine order.
  • All accredited colleges and universities today have a Web presence, and almost all have some sort of online presence.
  • The church is not just another voluntary association, but a body that is divinely instituted and accredited.

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