Chartered
/ˈtʃɑːtərd/
Definitions
2 meaningsGranted a charter or official authorization; hired or rented, as a plane or boat.
/ˈtʃɑːtərd/
Officially authorized or granted.
The chartered bus took us to the museum.
💡 Simply: Imagine you need a special license to do something – like flying a plane! 'Chartered' means something is official and has permission. For example, a 'chartered plane' is one you hired for a special flight.
👶 For kids: It means something is special and allowed.
More Examples
They are a chartered institute.
How It's Used
"The chartered accountant examined the company's books."
"They took a chartered flight to the island."
To hire or rent (a vehicle, especially an aircraft or ship).
/ˈtʃɑːtərd/
The company chartered a plane to transport its employees.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're going on a big trip with friends and need a big private plane or boat. 'Chartering' it means you're hiring or renting it just for your group.
👶 For kids: To rent a big boat or plane.
More Examples
They chartered a bus for the school trip.
How It's Used
"We chartered a yacht for a week's cruise."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
From Middle English *charted, from Old French chartre "charter, document". Ultimately from Latin charta "paper, papyrus". The sense of "hired or commissioned" developed later.
Historically, 'chartered' primarily referred to documents granting privileges or rights. The modern usage emphasizing rental emerged later.
Memory tip
Think of a 'charter' as a formal document granting permission, making something 'chartered' officially authorized.
Word Origin
"charter, document"