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 2: to consider or recognize as outstanding3: attribute, credit

synonyms see approve

— ac·cred·i·table \-də-tə-bəl\ adjective

— ac·cred·i·ta·tion \ə-ˌkre-də-ˈtā-shən, -ˈdā-\ noun