Accredited: meaning, definitions and examples

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accredited

 

[ əˈkrɛdɪtɪd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

education

Officially recognized or authorized.

Synonyms

authorized, certified, official

Examples of usage

  • The university is accredited by the Ministry of Education.
  • Our program is accredited by the relevant professional body.
Context #2 | Adjective

business

Having official approval or recognition for meeting certain standards or requirements.

Synonyms

approved, certified, recognized

Examples of usage

  • Only work with accredited suppliers to ensure quality.
  • This company is accredited by the Better Business Bureau.

Translations

Translations of the word "accredited" in other languages:

🇵🇹 acreditado

🇮🇳 मान्यता प्राप्त

🇩🇪 akkreditiert

🇮🇩 terakreditasi

🇺🇦 акредитований

🇵🇱 akredytowany

🇯🇵 認定された

🇫🇷 accrédité

🇪🇸 acreditado

🇹🇷 akredite

🇰🇷 인증된

🇸🇦 معتمد

🇨🇿 akreditovaný

🇸🇰 akreditovaný

🇨🇳 认证的

🇸🇮 akreditiran

🇮🇸 viðurkennt

🇰🇿 аккредиттелген

🇬🇪 აკრედიტირებული

🇦🇿 akkreditə olunmuş

🇲🇽 acreditado

Word origin

The word 'accredited' originated from the Latin word 'accreditare', which means 'to give credence to'. The concept of accreditation dates back to the Middle Ages when guilds and trade associations provided recognition to skilled craftsmen. In modern times, accreditation plays a crucial role in ensuring quality and standards in various fields such as education, business, and healthcare.

See also: accreditation, accreditor, unaccredited.