B2 verb Formal

accreditation

/əˌkred.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

Accreditation is the formal recognition or official approval granted by an authorized body to an institution, organization, or program that meets specific standards of quality and competence. It serves as a guarantee to the public that the entity operates at a high level of professional or educational excellence.

Examples

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1

The local daycare center is proud of its accreditation from the national association for early childhood education.

The local daycare center is proud of its accreditation from the national association for early childhood education.

2

The hospital must undergo a rigorous peer-review process every five years to maintain its medical accreditation.

The hospital must undergo a rigorous peer-review process every five years to maintain its medical accreditation.

3

You should check if that online degree has proper accreditation before you spend any money on it.

You should check if that online degree has proper accreditation before you spend any money on it.

Word Family

Noun
accreditation
Verb
accredit
Adjective
accredited
Related
accreditor
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Memory Tip

Think of the word 'Credit'. If an institution has 'accreditation', it has the 'credit' (trust and belief) that it is doing a good job.

Quick Quiz

The university's __________ was renewed after a successful evaluation by the independent board of educators.

Correct!

The correct answer is: accreditation

Examples

1

The local daycare center is proud of its accreditation from the national association for early childhood education.

everyday

The local daycare center is proud of its accreditation from the national association for early childhood education.

2

The hospital must undergo a rigorous peer-review process every five years to maintain its medical accreditation.

formal

The hospital must undergo a rigorous peer-review process every five years to maintain its medical accreditation.

3

You should check if that online degree has proper accreditation before you spend any money on it.

informal

You should check if that online degree has proper accreditation before you spend any money on it.

4

Academic accreditation ensures that the credits earned by students can be transferred to other reputable universities.

academic

Academic accreditation ensures that the credits earned by students can be transferred to other reputable universities.

5

Obtaining ISO accreditation helped the manufacturing firm secure several lucrative international contracts.

business

Obtaining ISO accreditation helped the manufacturing firm secure several lucrative international contracts.

Word Family

Noun
accreditation
Verb
accredit
Adjective
accredited
Related
accreditor

Common Collocations

seek accreditation seek accreditation
gain accreditation gain accreditation
accreditation body accreditation body
rigorous accreditation rigorous accreditation
grant accreditation grant accreditation

Common Phrases

pending accreditation

pending accreditation

lack of accreditation

lack of accreditation

meet accreditation standards

meet accreditation standards

Often Confused With

accreditation vs certification

Accreditation typically applies to an entire organization or program, whereas certification usually applies to an individual person or a specific product.

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Usage Notes

The word is almost always used in a professional or institutional context, particularly in education, healthcare, and industry standards. It is often followed by the preposition 'of' or 'from'.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often use the verb form 'accredit' when they mean the process 'accreditation', or they confuse it with 'credit' which refers to money or academic points.

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Memory Tip

Think of the word 'Credit'. If an institution has 'accreditation', it has the 'credit' (trust and belief) that it is doing a good job.

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Word Origin

Derived from the French 'accréditer', based on the Latin 'credere', which means 'to believe' or 'to trust'.

Grammar Patterns

Uncountable noun (usually) Can be used as an attributive noun (e.g., accreditation board) Often used with the verbs 'seek', 'receive', or 'maintain'
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Cultural Context

In many countries, professional titles and university degrees are only legally recognized if they come from institutions with official national accreditation.

Quick Quiz

The university's __________ was renewed after a successful evaluation by the independent board of educators.

Correct!

The correct answer is: accreditation

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