Accreditor: meaning, definitions and examples
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accreditor
[ ษหkrษdษชtษ ]
legal term
A person or organization that has the authority to officially recognize or approve something, typically in the context of educational institutions or professional bodies.
Synonyms
approver, certifier, validator.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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accreditor |
This term is typically used to describe an organization or individual who formally recognizes another entity's qualifications or competence for meeting specific standards, especially in education or quality management.
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approver |
This word is more general and is used when referring to someone who gives their consent or authorization for something to happen. It is common in everyday business and personal contexts.
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certifier |
This term is used for an entity (person or organization) that issues certificates to validate that specific criteria have been met, usually in professional, technical, or safety contexts.
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validator |
Used to describe someone or something that confirms the validity or accuracy of something, often used in technical, scientific, or procedural contexts. Sometimes, it might have a connotation of double-checking or reassurance.
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Examples of usage
- The accreditor visited the university to assess its compliance with the standards.
- The accreditor granted accreditation to the medical school after a thorough review.
Translations
Translations of the word "accreditor" in other languages:
๐ต๐น acreditante
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเฅเคตเฅเคเคฐเฅเคคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Glรคubiger
๐ฎ๐ฉ pemberi kredit
๐บ๐ฆ ะฐะบัะตะดะธัะพั
๐ต๐ฑ akredytor
๐ฏ๐ต ไฟก็จไพไธ่
๐ซ๐ท accrรฉditeur
๐ช๐ธ acreditador
๐น๐ท kredi veren
๐ฐ๐ท ์ ์ฉ ์ ๊ณต์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูู ูุนุชู ุฏ
๐จ๐ฟ akreditant
๐ธ๐ฐ akreditor
๐จ๐ณ ๆไฟก่
๐ธ๐ฎ akreditant
๐ฎ๐ธ lรกnveitandi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฝะตัะธะต ะฑะตัััั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแ แแแแขแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ kredit verษn
๐ฒ๐ฝ acreditador
Etymology
The word "accreditor" originated from the term "accredit" which dates back to the early 17th century. It is derived from the Latin word "accreditare", meaning 'to give credence to'. The concept of accreditation has been an integral part of establishing standards and credibility in various fields throughout history.
See also: accreditation, accredited, unaccredited.