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accredit

Verb

IPA /əˈkredɪt/

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To officially recognise that a person, course or organisation meets an accepted standard.

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accredit/əˈkredɪt/

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A training college seeks approval
Inspectors check its standards
The college receives accreditation

An official body can accredit a college after checking that it meets the required standards.

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We chose a language school accredited by an independent organisation.
The professional body will accredit the course after reviewing its teaching standards.

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accredit — To officially recognise that a person, course or organisation meets an accepted standard.

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To officially recognise that a person, course or organisation meets an accepted standard.

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Word origin

From French accrediter, formed from elements meaning to and credit.

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Accredited is common before nouns: an accredited institution or an accredited course.

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