accreditation
3 synonyms and 0 antonyms for accreditation, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Official recognition that a person, course or organisation meets a required standard, granted by a body with the authority to judge it.
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Etymology
From "accredit," from French "accréditer," to give credit or authority to, from Latin "credere" (to believe or trust).
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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.