Accreditation
As a Noun
- The official recognition or approval of an institution, organization, or person for meeting specific standards.
- The process of granting certification or authority to perform certain tasks or services.
- The act of giving credibility or legitimacy to someone or something.
As Other Form
- Accredit (Verb): To officially recognize, authorize, or certify something as meeting a required standard.
- Accredited (Adjective): Officially recognized or approved as meeting certain qualifications.
Word History
The word accreditation comes from the Latin accreditare, meaning “to give trust to.” It combines ad- (to) and credere (to believe or trust). Over time, it evolved into a formal term used for granting official approval, especially in education, healthcare, and professional fields.
Examples
- The university received accreditation from the national education board.
- Accreditation ensures that medical institutions maintain high standards of care.
- Without proper accreditation, a certification may not be recognized by employers.
Synonyms
Certification, authorization, recognition, validation, approval
Related Words
License, endorsement, legitimacy, qualification
Antonyms
Disapproval, rejection, invalidation, uncertified
