Meaning & use
accreditation
Official recognition confirming that an institution, program, or professional meets required standards of quality.
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The university lost its accreditation after failing to meet minimum academic standards.
Employers often check whether a training course has proper accreditation before enrolling staff.
A note on using this word
Accreditation is usually granted by an independent body and must be renewed periodically through review.
Words with a similar meaning
certificationapproval
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