adj

accredited

uh-KREHD-iht-uhd

adj

Officially recognised as meeting a required standard.

"The college is accredited by the national education board."

"Only accredited journalists were allowed into the press conference."

How to Use Accredited

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishOfficially approved or certified as meeting a set standard.

Common pairings

accredited university fully accredited accredited by

more accredited comparative, most accredited superlative

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The college is _____ by the national education board.

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