accreditation

American  

[uh-kred-i-tey-shuhn] / əˌkrɛd ɪˈteɪ ʃən /

noun

1. the act of giving official authority or approval, or the resulting status; certification.

   Today they officially opened the process of accreditation for media wanting to cover World Youth Day.

2. the act of certifying an educational institution or program as meeting all official formal requirements of academic excellence, facilities, curriculum, etc.; the status of being so certified.

   Universities applying for membership in the association must have undergone, at the national or regional level, a process of quality assurance or accreditation.

3. the act of attributing or ascribing some quality, status, or action to a person or thing.

   His other poems added to his accreditation as a first-class poet.

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Other Word Forms

• reaccreditation noun

Etymology

Origin of accreditation

accredit ( def. ) + -ation ( def. )

Example Sentences

UK police forces only recommend devices with "secured by design" accreditation although there are reports of cheaply available "airtag" type trackers hidden inside a vehicle also yielding vital information on where it's been taken.

From BBC

There are also sustainability accreditations or initiatives which encourage reporting on biodiversity and nature, such as the Task Force on Nature-related Financial Disclosures.

From The Wall Street Journal

Our journalist visas and accreditation cards require renewal every three months.

From BBC

The couple, who run a water sports centre, said their business roles "all changed" as Andy moved into a managerial role instead of teaching, while Danni has gained her accreditation to drive boats.

From BBC

"That's our job. It's not our job to be a meme when you forget your accreditation."

From BBC

Related Words

• certificate
• credential
• license
• passport
• permission
• permit
• pledge
• sanction
• subpoena
• summons
• ticket