Added 9 October 2026
accreditation
/əˌkɹɛd.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/ noun
In Latin: accreditatio First recorded: 1806 Wiktionary
noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about accreditation at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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The act of granting credit or recognition (especially with respect to educational institution that maintains suitable standards).
a commission is responsible for the accreditation of medical schools
Origin
First attested in 1806, from accredit + -ation.
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