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ACCREDITED

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Given official approval to act

Example:

authorized representative

Synonyms:

accredited; commissioned; licenced; licensed

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

authorised; authorized (endowed with authority)

 II. (verb) 

Sense 1

Past simple / past participle of the verb accredit

Credits

 Context examples: 

Licensed Practical Nurse - a professional healthcare provider who has graduated from an accredited licensed practical nursing program, has passed the state exam for licensure, and been licensed to practice by a state authority.

(Licensed Practical Nurse, NCI Thesaurus)