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
In his role, Inboden oversees UT’s academic portfolio and mission, as well as enrollment management, curriculum, faculty recruitment and accreditation.
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Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 21 Jan. 2026
Our immediate priorities are to begin the healing journey while continuing our focused preparation for our upcoming accreditation reaffirmation visit in two weeks.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 20 Jan. 2026
It’s been fighting its way back from the brink for over 20 years, after losing its accreditation in 2004.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 19 Jan. 2026
It's hosted by the Academy of Cheese, a nonprofit organization based in the United Kingdom that provides resources and accreditation for cheese professionals.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 16 Jan. 2026
What accreditation is required for private day cares?
—Jessica Ma, Dallas Morning News, 16 Jan. 2026
State higher-education officials last summer approved forming an accreditation body with five other states as an alternative to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, a longtime accrediting agency that has clashed with Florida education leaders.
—Dara Kam, Sun Sentinel, 15 Jan. 2026
The historically Black college suffered a yearslong setback after a previous leader’s financial mismanagement and embezzlement got the institution’s accreditation revoked in 2002.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 13 Jan. 2026
The firm focuses on helping institutions establish overseas campuses, strengthen global collaborations, manage accreditation and curriculum requirements, and address logistical and administrative complexities.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 9 Jan. 2026
Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 21 Jan. 2026
Our immediate priorities are to begin the healing journey while continuing our focused preparation for our upcoming accreditation reaffirmation visit in two weeks.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 20 Jan. 2026
It’s been fighting its way back from the brink for over 20 years, after losing its accreditation in 2004.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 19 Jan. 2026
It's hosted by the Academy of Cheese, a nonprofit organization based in the United Kingdom that provides resources and accreditation for cheese professionals.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 16 Jan. 2026
What accreditation is required for private day cares?
—Jessica Ma, Dallas Morning News, 16 Jan. 2026
State higher-education officials last summer approved forming an accreditation body with five other states as an alternative to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, a longtime accrediting agency that has clashed with Florida education leaders.
—Dara Kam, Sun Sentinel, 15 Jan. 2026
The historically Black college suffered a yearslong setback after a previous leader’s financial mismanagement and embezzlement got the institution’s accreditation revoked in 2002.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 13 Jan. 2026
The firm focuses on helping institutions establish overseas campuses, strengthen global collaborations, manage accreditation and curriculum requirements, and address logistical and administrative complexities.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accreditation
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Executive Director of the Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance Paul Craney wasn’t having it, saying high utility bills in Massachusetts are the fault of Healey’s policies and the state’s NetZero by 2050 climate mandate, which favors solar, wind and battery power over natural gas.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
23 Jan. 2026
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Their mandate now includes ensuring business continuity, operational confidence, and rapid recovery across complex digital environments.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
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There is a legal authorization for the use of force, which is what makes this so different than the use of the military force against Venezuela or Greenland or Cuba or wherever the president wants to take us to war next.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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Notably, the company has a $1 billion buyback authorization with no end date.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Accreditation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accreditation. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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