Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

licensed

/ˈlaɪsənst/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.17 in modern English

Syllables: li-censed
IPA: /ˈlaɪsənst/

11

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Having been issued with a licence (by the required authority).

adj

Having been issued with a licence (by the required authority).

adj

Authorized by licence.

adj

Authorized by licence.

verb

simple past and past participle of license

Example Sentences

"Only licensed exterminators can purchase rat poison in this state."
"The opening hours of licensed premises are restricted to prevent all-night drinking."
"Even licensed fishing has a major effect on the fish population in the river."
"Although they sell well, licensed video games are seldom critically acclaimed."

Derived Forms

multilicensed nonlicensed overlicensed underlicensed

Phrases

licensed premises licensed victualler

Frequently Paired Words

eligible licensed victualler qualified licenced

Synonyms

accredited commissioned licenced

Antonyms

unlicensed

Rhymes With

unlicensed

Questions

How do you pronounce licensed?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈlaɪsənst/.
What does licensed mean?: Having been issued with a licence (by the required authority).

How to pronounce licensed

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