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

Therapists’ networks like Latinx Therapy and Therapy for Latinx can be places to find a licensed professional that aligns with your needs. — Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026

Hero Devices is also keen to point out that this is a full, licensed copy of Windows 11, not an emulator or a streaming shell. — New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2026

Malta has more than 200 licensed community pharmacies, dispensing medical care alongside prescriptions, sunscreen, nail polish remover, a surprisingly robust collection of perfumes, and subpar dental floss. — Mariska Breland, STAT, 4 Nov. 2026

Start by asking for the name of the licensed facility where the surgery will take place, and whether the company taking your payment is the one that holds that license. — Connie Etemadi, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 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