This is the 13115th most frequent German word.
anerkannten
"Recognized" or "acknowledged."
Here, 'anerkannten' is used as an attributive adjective modifying the noun 'Abschlüssen', implying that the degrees are officially recognized.
Die Universität akzeptiert nur Studierende mit anerkannten Abschlüssen.
The university only accepts students with recognized degrees.
In this sentence, 'anerkannten' again serves as an attributive adjective, describing the company as being recognized on an international level.
Er arbeitet in einem international anerkannten Unternehmen.
He works in an internationally recognized company.
Here, 'anerkannten' is part of a modifying phrase, indicating that the rules the certificates adhere to are formally approved or acknowledged.