licensed

adjective

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

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Between July 2017 and December 2020, Kato was a licensed professional counselor and owner of Kato Counseling, LLC, a Connecticut Medical Assistance Program provider enrolled as a Behavioral Health Clinician Group, court records show. Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 12 July 2025 But the documents also show that officials had done extensive research to find a licensed wildlife rehabilitator for a squirrel. Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 12 July 2025 Consult with a licensed legal or tax professional for advice concerning your specific situation. Anatoly Iofe, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025 Duties include supervising doctors and other licensed medical staff in quality and safety programs, as well as giving them guidance, support and training. Sacbee.com, 11 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for licensed

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1632, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 19 Jul. 2025.

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