Word
accredited
Phoneticsac·cred·it·ed, stress on the second syllable
US/əˈkɹɛdɪtɪd/
UK/ɐkɹˈɛdɪtɪd/
Definition
adj. having official approval from an organisation that checks quality.
adj. officially recognised or authorised by an external governing body after meeting specific criteria.
Examples
“She only applies to accredited universities.”
“The hospital lost its accredited status after failing to meet the new safety regulations during the inspection.”
“To ensure the validity of the research findings, the samples were sent to an accredited laboratory that follows international protocols for chemical analysis.”
Examples
simple
“She only applies to accredited universities.”
contextual
“The hospital lost its accredited status after failing to meet the new safety regulations during the inspection.”
complex
“To ensure the validity of the research findings, the samples were sent to an accredited laboratory that follows international protocols for chemical analysis.”
Usage
Often used before a noun to describe institutions like schools, hospitals, or laboratories.
Teaching tip
In professional contexts, this word is stronger than 'recognised' because it implies a formal audit or inspection has taken place.
Real-World Examples
“The Lycett Arms is a real east London pub, open for just one hour a week, which required Lycett to train to be accredited with a level 2 award for personal licence holders.” “This will be followed by a four-hours of practical training at an accredited school.” “Other parties, including the country where the aircraft or its engines were built, can also take an active part as "accredited representatives".” Etymology
* accredit + -ed * From the French accréditer. * See credit.
* First attested in the 1630s.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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NOUN
ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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