Accredit: meaning, definitions and examples
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accredit
[ əˈkrɛdɪt ]
education
To officially recognize or approve a person, organization, or program as meeting certain standards or requirements.
Synonyms
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Word | Description / Examples |
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accredit |
Generally used when officially recognizing or giving authority to someone or an organization, particularly in educational or professional contexts.
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certify |
Typically used when officially stating that something meets certain standards or requirements, often involving tests or inspections.
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endorse |
Often used when someone publicly supports or approves something, such as a product, a candidate, or an idea; can also imply a consideration of personal benefit.
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authorize |
Used when giving permission or power to someone to do something, often in legal or formal scenarios.
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Examples of usage
- The university was accredited by the state board.
- She accredits her success to hard work and dedication.
business
To give official authorization or recognition to someone or something.
Synonyms
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Word | Description / Examples |
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accredit |
Use 'accredit' when officially recognizing someone or something as having met certain standards, often used for organizations, institutions, or individuals in professional roles.
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certify |
Use 'certify' when someone officially declares something to be true, especially formal documents, qualifications, or standards.
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approve |
Use 'approve' when giving formal or official consent to something, often used in the context of permissions, plans, or documents.
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validate |
Use 'validate' when confirming the legitimacy, accuracy, or truth of something, often used in legal, technical, or formal contexts.
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Examples of usage
- The company was accredited by the Better Business Bureau.
- The organization accredits training programs for professionals.
Translations
Translations of the word "accredit" in other languages:
🇵🇹 acreditar
🇮🇳 मान्यता देना
🇩🇪 akkreditieren
🇮🇩 mengakreditasi
🇺🇦 акредитувати
🇵🇱 akredytować
🇯🇵 認定する (にんていする)
🇫🇷 accréditer
🇪🇸 acreditar
🇹🇷 akredite etmek
🇰🇷 인정하다 (injeonghada)
🇸🇦 اعتماد
🇨🇿 akreditovat
🇸🇰 akreditovať
🇨🇳 认证 (rènzhèng)
🇸🇮 akreditirati
🇮🇸 viðurkenna
🇰🇿 аккредиттеу
🇬🇪 აკრედიტაცია
🇦🇿 akkreditasiya etmək
🇲🇽 acreditar
Etymology
The word 'accredit' originated from the Latin word 'accreditare', which means 'to give credence to' or 'to believe in'. It first appeared in English in the early 17th century. Over time, 'accredit' has evolved to mean officially recognizing or approving someone or something as meeting certain standards or requirements.
See also: credential, creditability, creditable, creditor, credits, creditworthy, discredit, discreditable, uncredited.