Accredited means to recognize or certify as having a certain quality, character, or status. It can refer to an institution that has been recognized by an official body for meeting specific standards in education, healthcare, business, etc., or it can describe someone who is authorized or qualified to do something based on their skills and experience. In the context of education, accredited means a school or program has met certain criteria set forth by an accrediting agency, ensuring that students receive a quality education.