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
Technically, no, at least not one with professional accreditation.
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Mark Lamster, Dallas Morning News, 17 Mar. 2026
Stallard says the zoo must grow in size to avoid risking its accreditation with the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
—Steve Large, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
The department has yet to receive accreditation, even though former Sheriff Bill Gore had set that goal in 2017.
—Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
To achieve accreditation, hospitals must adopt more than two dozen standards, from providing interdisciplinary geriatric education to ensuring geriatric-appropriate equipment and screening protocols are in place.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
In Oklahoma, a former state superintendent threatened schools' accreditations.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 12 Mar. 2026
Please see the Festival website for further information on the accreditation process.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 10 Mar. 2026
Though Hartford and multiple other police departments have their own academy for incoming officers, Wydra said the accreditation standards are dictated by POST.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 9 Mar. 2026
Thor Metals is a legitimate precious metals dealer with BBB accreditation and strong ratings on Trustpilot.
—Sharon Wu, USA Today, 26 Feb. 2026
Mark Lamster, Dallas Morning News, 17 Mar. 2026
Stallard says the zoo must grow in size to avoid risking its accreditation with the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
—Steve Large, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
The department has yet to receive accreditation, even though former Sheriff Bill Gore had set that goal in 2017.
—Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
To achieve accreditation, hospitals must adopt more than two dozen standards, from providing interdisciplinary geriatric education to ensuring geriatric-appropriate equipment and screening protocols are in place.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
In Oklahoma, a former state superintendent threatened schools' accreditations.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 12 Mar. 2026
Please see the Festival website for further information on the accreditation process.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 10 Mar. 2026
Though Hartford and multiple other police departments have their own academy for incoming officers, Wydra said the accreditation standards are dictated by POST.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 9 Mar. 2026
Thor Metals is a legitimate precious metals dealer with BBB accreditation and strong ratings on Trustpilot.
—Sharon Wu, USA Today, 26 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accreditation
Noun
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Many current biofuel mandates trace their origins to the 1970s energy shock, while the US Energy Independence and Security Act followed a 2007-08 price spike, said Dr Timothy Deehan, a senior oil analyst at LSEG.—
Natasha Bracken,
semafor.com,
19 Mar. 2026
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Speaking on the Tucker Carlson Show following his resignation from the NCC, Kent said his office initially pursued leads related to possible foreign connections in the case, which fell within its mandate.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Citizenship and Immigration Services might grant their renewal but apply it to the date of their application instead of the end of the previous work authorization, effectively giving them less time.—
Gregory Royal Pratt,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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The 45-year-old was caught in a sudden shift by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation that now requires applicants to provide proof of legal authorization to be in the United States.—
Emiliano Tahui Gómez,
Austin American Statesman,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Accreditation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accreditation. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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