Meaning & use

accreditation

noun·Academic

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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