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admitted

Admitted is the status of having been officially accepted for entry as a student at an educational institution.

In plain English

It means the institution has made an official yes decision about entry. The person has been accepted to join that educational institution as a student.

In context

Here, admitted reports that the educational institution has officially accepted the person for entry as a student.

Situation
Applying for admission, scholarships, financial aid, and following decision status
What it communicates
reports a positive admission decision

Meaning limits

By itself, this status does not establish anything beyond official acceptance for entry as a student.

Examples

“By March, Lena was admitted to the university but had not yet decided whether to attend.”

Core meaning

“The dean welcomed the admitted students at the spring reception.”

In context

  • accepted Near Synonym

    In this sense, both indicate official approval for entry as a student.

  • rejected Opposite

    This indicates that entry as a student has not been officially approved.