accreditation

Definition of accreditationnext
as in mandate
the granting of power to perform various acts or duties the only body empowered with the accreditation of medical schools in the state

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Recent Examples of accreditation Earlier this year, the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training — the state’s law enforcement accreditation body — released a model policy on the use of AI by police. — Jakob McWhinney, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026 Its accreditation is tied to a single entity rather than individual colleges. — Dr. Matthew Warshauer, Hartford Courant, 4 Oct. 2026 And in the full sentence that is a school, curricular interruptions are security threats to the accreditation evaluation that protects the bottom line. — Sophie Landres, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026 Originating in the United States, this is one of the oldest accreditations globally, known for rigorous standards in faculty and curriculum quality. — Habib Al Souleiman, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026 Roja London was awarded the Butterfly Mark accreditation by Positive Luxury in September 2024 in recognition of its commitment to sustainable and responsible business practices. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026 Before reopening, Insight must restore Weiss's state license and secure accreditation and federal funding eligibility for both hospitals. — Darius Johnson, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026 Its track record and reputation Look for accreditation from the Council on Accreditation and membership in organizations such as the National Foundation for Credit Counseling or the Financial Counseling Association of America. — Dan Avery, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026 Conducted by independent health and safety experts, this review led to changes to our stadium accreditation criteria for the 2026-27 season. — Stuart James, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accreditation
Noun
  • This, despite Lin meeting his mandates to curb spending and make movies that resonated with subscribers.
    — Matt Donnelly, Variety, 20 Oct. 2026
  • In other words, as our report notes, government mandates to seek truth are often driven by ideological belief systems, particularly on political issues.
    — Jordi Calvet-Bademunt, The Conversation, 20 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The deal, however, remains subject to congressional authorization and appropriations.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The Endeavor nurses needed at least 30% of potential bargaining unit members to sign union authorization cards to file the election petition with the National Labor Relations Board.
    — Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026

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“Accreditation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accreditation. Accessed 25 Oct. 2026.

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