licensed 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of licensednext
as in certified

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licensed

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verb

variants also licenced
past tense of license
as in enabled
to give official or legal power to a state statute licenses county sheriffs to choose their own deputies

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Recent Examples of licensed
Adjective
Gratuity practices may differ for procedures performed by licensed medical professionals, so check the facility’s policy; never assume a tip is expected. — Malana Vantyler, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026 The two friends are perfect examples of how the licensed and unlicensed apparel industries can co-exist, supplementing and reinforcing one another within the greater merchandising ecosystem. — Matt Martell, Vogue, 6 Oct. 2026
Verb
Under the exclusive deal, Novo licensed Nanexa’s technology in up to five development programs covering different drug administration frequencies, with the companies targeting monthly and quarterly administration. — Ed Silverman, STAT, 25 Sep. 2026 If a state authority licensed a school, students and employers often assumed the education was solid. — Habib Al Souleiman, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for licensed
Recent Examples of Synonyms for licensed
  1. certified
  2. enabled
  3. authorized
  4. empowered
  5. accredited
  6. qualified
  7. endorsed
Adjective
  • Some counties show the index for free but charge for downloadable or certified copies.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Ciclo already serves apparel, home and hospitality markets through a global network of certified fiber, yarn and fabric manufacturers.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of certified
Verb
  • The company is working on a Siri AI-enabled smart home hub that comes with a six-inch display that users can mount to their wall or place on a table, Bloomberg has reported.
    — Emma Roth, The Verge, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Consider Inside Membership a slick, Uber-like alternative to traditional PR agencies, streamlining the process of bookings, content creation and measurement of ROI, since it’s all enabled by proprietary technology.
    — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of enabled
Adjective
  • The company’s case is that these protections let the agent act on authorized tasks without exposing passwords directly to the AI.
    — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The frameworks’ safety guardrails were bypassed by describing the operation as an authorized penetration test.
    — Taylor Morgan, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of authorized
Verb
  • The initiative’s goal is by 2030 to have empowered 3 million people to recognize the early signs of anxiety and depression, and take steps toward helping those.
    — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The county is empowered by statute to investigate and prosecute violations of the Unfair Competition Law on behalf of California residents and to seek restitution, civil penalties and injunctive relief for any violations.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of empowered
Adjective
  • Casse said a portion of a recent client’s purchase price went to the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance, which supports accredited organizations caring for retired thoroughbreds.
    — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Sites could use the next test in that order only when testing at the higher level is not reasonably available through an accredited laboratory.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of accredited
Verb
  • The soccer players were among many winners from the Asian Games who qualified for the military exemption.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026
  • OpenAI and Chip Ganassi Racing qualified well in DC, but the race did not go well.
    — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of qualified
Adjective
  • The primary comes as Trump attempts to brush off a string of primary losses, with his 10th endorsed candidate losing in last week’s elections.
    — Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The endorsed candidate receives direct backing from the party.
    — Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 2 June 2026
Definition of endorsed

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“Licensed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/licensed. Accessed 11 Oct. 2026.

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