accredit

Meanings

• Verb

  To acknowledge or approve as having a particular status or quality.

  - "The university will accredit your degree if you meet the requirements."
  - "The board of directors accredited the new CEO."

• Verb

  To recognize or establish the validity or authenticity of.

  - "The museum accredits works of art."
  - "The insurance company accredited the claim."

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Pronunciation

1. /ə.ˈkɹɛd.ɪt/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with accredit
redden , bedden , sedan , leaden , deadpan , threadbare

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Variants

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accredit , accreditable , accreditation , accreditations , accredited , accrediting , accredits

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'credere', meaning 'to believe'. The prefix 'accredit' means 'to call to the credit'.

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Trivia

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1. The first institution of higher learning in the United States, Harvard University, was granted a royal charter in 1650, making it the first accredited university in the country.

2. Accreditation is not a requirement for all educational institutions or programs, but it can be an important factor in determining the quality and reputation of a school or program.

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Related Concepts

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1. Recognition: The process of acknowledging the existence or worth of something or someone.

2. Validation: The process of confirming the authenticity or accuracy of something.

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Culture

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The term 'accredit' has been used extensively in various contexts, including education, business, and law. In education, accreditation refers to the process of recognizing educational institutions or programs that meet certain quality standards. In business, it refers to the process of recognizing a company's or organization's credibility or reputation. In law, it refers to the process of acknowledging or establishing the validity or authenticity of something.

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