accreditation
What is the opposite of accreditation? Here is what we hold, with its meaning and related words.
Noun — Official recognition that a person, course or organisation meets a required standard, granted by a body with the authority to judge it.
How to use accreditation
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
full accreditation
lose accreditation
accreditation body
Etymology
From "accredit," from French "accréditer," to give credit or authority to, from Latin "credere" (to believe or trust).
Full origin of accreditation →Frequently asked questions
What is accreditation?
Formal recognition by a recognised authority that something meets a defined standard — a university course, a hospital, a laboratory or a professional qualification.
What is the difference between accreditation and certification?
Certification usually applies to an individual meeting a standard. Accreditation usually applies to an organisation or programme, and is often the process that authorises a body to issue certifications in the first place.
