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Word

listed

Phoneticslist·ed, stress on the first syllable

US/ˈɫɪstəd/

UK/lˈɪstɪd/

Definitions

01on an official list

A2 · Elementary

adj. included on a formal or official list.

adj. recorded or entered on a formal, official, or public list.

“Please check if your name is listed on the final schedule for the trip.”

“The names of all successful candidates were listed alphabetically on the university's main noticeboard for public viewing.”

Antonyms

02publicly traded

B2 · Upper Intermediate Technical

adj. describes a company whose shares can be bought and sold on a stock exchange.

adj. referring to a company whose shares are traded on a public stock exchange.

“The tech startup became a listed company last year.”

“As a listed entity, the corporation is subject to stringent financial reporting requirements and regular audits by regulatory bodies.”

Synonyms

Antonyms

03protected historic building

B2 · Upper Intermediate British English

adj. describes a building that is protected by law because it is old or beautiful.

adj. designated as having significant architectural or historical interest, providing legal protection against unauthorised alterations.

“They live in a listed cottage that was built in the 1700s.”

“The developer faced significant legal hurdles when attempting to modernise the listed warehouse due to its historical importance to the local docklands.”

Usage

Often used with a grade, such as 'Grade II listed'.

This entry

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.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL 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: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
Frequency
Common
Level
A2 · Elementary
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