licensed

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adjective

li·​censed ˈlī-sᵊn(t)st How to pronounce licensed (audio)
Synonyms of licensednext
: 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

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Juli Fraga is a licensed psychologist with nearly two decades of experience working with new parents. — Juli Fraga, CNBC, 6 Sep. 2026 New Orleans Saints and Pelicans owner Gayle Benson racked up tons of civil lawsuits from her previous day job as a licensed interior designer. — Candace Buckner, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2026 According to Minnesota authorities, the shooter was a licensed gun owner and used a handgun. — Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026 Its Nyköping site already hosts a licensed nuclear facility, while an application for a new nuclear facility at Valdemarsvik was submitted in March 2026. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for licensed

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First Known Use

Adjective

circa 1632, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of licensed was circa 1632

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“Licensed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/licensed. Accessed 7 Sep. 2026.

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