accreditation
Translation
accreditation, official approval
Examples
The university is seeking accreditation for its new course.
The university is seeking accreditation for its new course.
Full accreditation was granted to the hospital.
Full accreditation was granted to the hospital.
Grammar Patterns
((accreditation for sth.)) official approval for sth. The college has accreditation for its program.
((to seek/gain accreditation)) to try to get/to get official approval They hope to gain accreditation soon.
Similar Words
Synonyms: certification, approval, endorsement, recognition
Etymology
From 'ac-' (to) + 'credit' + '-ation' (process). The process of giving credit or official belief to something.
Memory Tips
Notice the word 'credit' inside. To get 'accreditation' is to gain official 'credit' or trust.