verb
- Grant credentials to.
- usage: "The Regents officially recognized the new educational institution"; "recognize an academic degree"
- Provide or send (envoys or embassadors) with official credentials.
- synonyms: accredit
- Ascribe an achievement to.
- usage: "She was not properly credited in the program"
adjective
- Given official approval to act.
- usage: "an accredited college"; "commissioned broker"; "licensed pharmacist"; "authorized representative"
- synonyms: commissioned, licensed, licenced
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