noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The giving of credentials. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   the act of granting credit or recognition (especially with respect to an educational institution that maintains suitable standards) wordnet
3. 3
   The act of accrediting. countable, uncountable

   "letters of accreditation"

4. 4
   The granting of approval to an institution of higher learning by an official review board after the school has met certain requirements. countable, uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms

accreditionaccreditionlicense

Example

More examples

"To attain accreditation, the college had to meet 16 standards."

Etymology

First attested in 1806, from accredit + -ation.

Related phrases

accreditation millreview board

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