accredited
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
having official approval from an organisation that checks quality.
officially recognised or authorised by an external governing body after meeting specific criteria.
Simple“You should make sure you study at an accredited college so your degree is valid.”
In context“The hospital lost its accredited status after failing to meet the updated safety protocols required by the national health board.”
UsageOften used before a noun to describe institutions like schools, hospitals, or laboratories.
Teacher's tipIn professional contexts, this word is stronger than 'recognised' because it implies a formal audit or inspection has taken place.
SynonymsAntonymsunrecognisedunauthorised
“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.”
* accredit + -ed * From the French accréditer. * See credit.
* First attested in the 1630s.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.