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accredit

 

[ əˈkrɛdɪt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

education

To officially recognize or approve a person, organization, or program as meeting certain standards or requirements.

Synonyms

authorize, certify, endorse

Examples of usage

  • The university was accredited by the state board.
  • She accredits her success to hard work and dedication.
Context #2 | Verb

business

To give official authorization or recognition to someone or something.

Synonyms

approve, certify, validate

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.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,350 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.