accreditation

Meanings

• Noun

  The process of recognizing a body, organization, or person as having the necessary authority or qualifications.

  - "The university granted accreditation to the engineering program."
  - "The doctor's accreditation allowed her to practice medicine in the state."

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Pronunciation

1. [əˌkɹɛd.ɨɾˈeɪ.ʃən]
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with accreditation
credition , education , station

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Variants

List of all variants of accreditation that leads to same result
accredit , accreditable , accreditation , accreditations , accredited , accrediting , accredits

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'credere' which means 'to believe'.

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Trivia

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1. Accreditation is often required for institutions to receive federal student aid.

2. The first regional accrediting agency in the United States was the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, which was founded in 1865.

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Related Concepts

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1. Certification: Certification is a process of verifying that an individual or organization meets certain qualifications or standards, often through the issuance of a certificate. While accreditation and certification are related, they are not the same thing. Accreditation is typically granted to institutions or organizations, while certification is granted to individuals.

2. Licensure: Licensure is the process of obtaining a license to practice a profession or engage in a particular business. Accreditation and licensure are related, as obtaining accreditation may be a requirement for obtaining a license.

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Culture

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Accreditation is a significant concept in various fields such as education, healthcare, and business. It helps ensure that institutions and professionals meet certain standards and maintain a certain level of quality.

How to Memorize "accreditation"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a seal or stamp being placed on an institution or organization to signify accreditation.
   - Visualize a document or certificate being issued to an individual or organization as proof of accreditation.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'accreditation' with the idea of recognition or validation.
   - Associate it with the idea of meeting certain standards or qualifications.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Accreditation is the process of recognizing' to help remember the definition.
   - Create a mental image of a seal or stamp being placed on an institution to remember the concept of accreditation.

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