licensed

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/laɪsnst/

adjective
having official permission to do, have, or sell something

licensed in a sentence

  • “Is that gun licensed?”
  • “You should ensure that your investment adviser is licensed.”
  • “The goods originated from state inspected and licensed facilities.”
  • “a licensed driver / engineer / therapist”

What does “licensed” mean?

licensed (adjective) means having official permission to do, have, or sell something. It is pronounced /laɪsnst/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "licensed" mean?
licensed (adjective) means: having official permission to do, have, or sell something
How do you pronounce "licensed"?
"licensed" is pronounced /laɪsnst/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "licensed" in a sentence?
Here is "licensed" used in a sentence: Is that gun licensed?

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