Accreditation
/əˌkrɛdɪˈteɪʃən/
Definitions
The act of officially recognizing someone or something as having met certain standards or requirements.
/əˌkrɛdɪˈteɪʃən/
Official recognition of a certain standard or quality.
The school's accreditation was revoked due to irregularities.
💡 Simply: Official approval showing something is good enough.
More Examples
Accreditation is essential for maintaining high standards in the healthcare industry.
How It's Used
"The university received accreditation from the national board."
"The hospital sought accreditation to improve patient care and demonstrate quality."
From Latin 'accreditare' (to give credit to), combining 'ad-' (to) + 'credere' (to believe, trust). It evolved through Old French and Middle English to its modern form.
Historically, accreditation primarily referred to giving diplomatic representatives credentials. Its modern usage expanded to encompass diverse fields.
Memory tip
Think 'credit' – accreditation gives something credit for meeting high standards.