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accreditation

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of accreditation

the granting of power to perform various acts or duties

  • the only body empowered with the accreditation of medical schools in the state
Synonyms of accreditation

authorization, commission, delegation, empowerment, license (or licence), mandate
Words Related to accreditation

commendation, consignment, entrustment

facilitation, fostering, promotion

commanding, directing, ordering

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