Accredited: meaning, definitions and examples
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accredited
[ əˈkrɛdɪtɪd ]
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.
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.