licensed

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adjective

li·​censed ˈlī-sᵊn(t)st 

: having a valid license required to engage in a particular business, occupation, or activity

licensed drivers

a licensed cosmetologist

A licensed anesthesiologist must always be in the facility, though, depending on the procedure, not necessarily in the room with the patient.

—Barbara M. Swanson

licensed

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past tense and past participle of license entry 2

Examples of licensed in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

This year’s homebrew showstopper could see its creator designing a licensed table for one of the industry’s major manufacturers by the following year’s show. — ArsTechnica, 21 Oct. 2026

Angelo Desimini, the group’s senior VP of licensed partnerships and brand management, said Disney was excited by the chance to bring the franchise’s spirit to life through theatrical talent and immersive storytelling. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Oct. 2026

California has hundreds of licensed home lenders, which include large national banks such as Chase, online lenders including Rocket Mortgage, and regional and community banks, as well as credit unions. — Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026

The deep-tissue session, which lasts for 30 minutes, draws directly on Brady’s time spent with his longtime body coach, Alex Guerrero, to shape his recovery in the NFL and beyond, alongside a team of licensed therapists and trainers. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

circa 1632, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing licensed

• licensed practical nurse
• licensed vocational nurse

Rhymes for licensed

• unlicensed
• licenced