Accredited

/əˈkrɛdɪtɪd/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Officially recognized or authorized as meeting certain standards.

The university is accredited by a recognized national body.

Having received official approval or authorization.

She is an accredited teacher with the necessary certifications.

Having been granted official status through a formal process.

Only accredited organizations can issue degrees.

Evaluated and confirmed as meeting specified criteria.

The event requires that all speakers be accredited professionals in their field.

Sanctioned or validated by an authoritative organization.

The film festival only screens accredited films that have met its guidelines.

From the Latin 'accreditus', meaning 'to give credit to'.

accredited institution

An educational establishment that has been officially recognized.

accredited course

A course that meets certain academic standards set by an accrediting body.

accreditation

The process of officially recognizing someone or something.

accreditor

An organization that grants accreditation.

Certified or verified enthusiastically.

That certification is totally accredited, dude!

Accepted by peers or fans.

His music got him accredited in the indie scene.