accreditation

/əˌkrɛdɪˈteɪʃən/
noun
  1. The official process or result of recognizing that an organization, person, or program meets certain standards.
    • The school received full accreditation from the regional education association.
    • Without proper accreditation, the hospital cannot receive government funding.
    • The engineering program is seeking accreditation to ensure its graduates are well-prepared.
  2. Official authorization for someone to act as a representative, such as a diplomat or journalist.
    • The journalist applied for accreditation to cover the Olympic Games.
    • Only those with accreditation were allowed into the press conference.
    • Diplomatic accreditation allows an ambassador to represent their country abroad.
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