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chartered

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈtʃɑɹtɝd// UK //tʃˈɑːtəd// char·tered

v. having a professional qualification or license that is officially recognized by a professional group. It shows that you have reached a high level of skill and experience in your job.

v. holding a professional qualification or status granted by a royal charter or a professional body. Often used to indicate that a professional has met rigorous standards of training and ethics.


SIMPLE

She is a chartered accountant with ten years of experience.

CONTEXTUAL

The company hired a chartered surveyor to assess the structural integrity of the old factory before the purchase.

COMPLEX

To become a chartered engineer, one must demonstrate not only technical proficiency but also a commitment to professional development and ethical practice over several years.

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Typically placed before the noun it modifies; common in British English for professions like accounting, surveying, and engineering.

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