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accreditOne entry found. Main Entry: ac·cred·it Pronunciation: \ə-ˈkre-dət\ Function: transitive verb Etymology: Latin accreditus, past participle of accredere to give credence to, from ad- + credere to believe — more at creed Date: 1535 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 synonyms see approve — ac·cred·i·table \-də-tə-bəl\ adjective — ac·cred·i·ta·tion \ə-ˌkre-də-ˈtā-shən, -ˈdā-\ noun
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