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Definition of accreditation

accreditation

/əˌkrɛd.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/
ac · cred · i · ta · tion
Plural:accreditations
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Adjective:accredited
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• noun

1

The action or process of officially recognizing someone or something, such as a school, hospital, or professional program, as having a particular status or meeting established quality standards.

Example

"The university underwent a rigorous review to maintain its national accreditation."

2

Official credentials or authorization granted to a diplomat, envoy, or journalist to represent an organization or cover an event.

Example

"Journalists must apply for press accreditation at least two weeks before the international summit."

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• Rhymes for accreditation

• Nearby Words

accoutrements
accra
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accreditor
accrual

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the verb 'accredit' plus the suffix '-ation', ultimately tracing back through French 'accréditer' to Latin 'accreditus', from 'ad-' (to) and 'credere' (to believe or trust).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Accreditation. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/accreditation
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