accredit

One entry found for accredit.

Main Entry: ac·cred·it
Pronunciation: &-'kre-d&t
Function: transitive verb
Etymology: Latin accreditus, past participle of accredere to give credence to, from ad- + credere to believe -- more at CREED
1 : to give official authorization to or approval of: a : to provide with credentials; especially : to send (an envoy) with letters of authorization b : to recognize or vouch for as conforming with a standard c : to recognize (an educational institution) as maintaining standards that qualify the graduates for admission to higher or more specialized institutions or for professional practice
2 : to consider or recognize as outstanding
3 : ATTRIBUTE, CREDIT
synonym see APPROVE
- ac·cred·i·table /-d&-t&-b&l/ adjective
- ac·cred·i·ta·tion /&-"kre-d&-'tA-sh&n, -'dA-/ noun