Accreditor: meaning, definitions and examples

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accreditor

 

[ ษ™หˆkrษ›dษชtษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.

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Word Description / Examples
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.

  • The university is seeking recognition from a well-known accreditor.
  • She works with an accreditor to ensure their programs meet industry standards.
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.

  • The project cannot move forward until the approver signs off on the budget.
  • She waited for the approver's confirmation before booking her flight.
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.

  • The certifier issued him a certificate of completion for the training course.
  • They must contact a certifier to verify the safety of their products.
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.

  • The software needs to be checked by a validator before its release.
  • The data was examined by a validator to ensure its accuracy.

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น acreditante

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคตเฅ€เค•เคฐเฅเคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Glรคubiger

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pemberi kredit

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะบั€ะตะดะธั‚ะพั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ akredytor

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไฟก็”จไพ›ไธŽ่€…

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท accrรฉditeur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ acreditador

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kredi veren

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‹ ์šฉ ์ œ๊ณต์ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ู…ูุนุชู…ุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ akreditant

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ akreditor

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŽˆไฟก่€…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ akreditant

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lรกnveitandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฝะตัะธะต ะฑะตั€ัƒัˆั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ™แƒ แƒ”แƒ“แƒ˜แƒขแƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kredit verษ™n

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.