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
The festival brought 75 films to Udine – comprising eight world premieres, 18 international premieres, 21 European premieres and 20 Italian premieres across 12 countries – alongside 236 guests of honor and more than 2,000 accreditations.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 May 2026
At Diamond Recovery Group, accreditation is not viewed as a one-time achievement, but as an ongoing commitment embedded into every aspect of daily operations.
—Ascend Agency, Sun Sentinel, 4 May 2026
Tori Spelling, Joanna Krupa and Selma Blair make a sparkly appearance in sequins at the Calamigos Ranch celebration for the Leading Hotels of the World accreditation in Malibu, California, on May 1.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
In a first, California’s police accreditation body is weighing whether to strip two LAPD officers of their license to carry a badge over a controversial shooting.
—Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026
Morris Brown regained its accreditation in 2022.
—Jason Armesto, AJC.com, 29 Apr. 2026
The private nonprofit company offers accreditation services to jails upon request.
—Nichole Manna, ProPublica, 28 Apr. 2026
Morris Brown lost its accreditation in 2002 and regained it in 2022 after nearly two decades.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
Many people also look for evidence of accreditations, dentist credentials, and transparent pricing.
—K.h. Koehler, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 May 2026
At Diamond Recovery Group, accreditation is not viewed as a one-time achievement, but as an ongoing commitment embedded into every aspect of daily operations.
—Ascend Agency, Sun Sentinel, 4 May 2026
Tori Spelling, Joanna Krupa and Selma Blair make a sparkly appearance in sequins at the Calamigos Ranch celebration for the Leading Hotels of the World accreditation in Malibu, California, on May 1.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
In a first, California’s police accreditation body is weighing whether to strip two LAPD officers of their license to carry a badge over a controversial shooting.
—Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026
Morris Brown regained its accreditation in 2022.
—Jason Armesto, AJC.com, 29 Apr. 2026
The private nonprofit company offers accreditation services to jails upon request.
—Nichole Manna, ProPublica, 28 Apr. 2026
Morris Brown lost its accreditation in 2002 and regained it in 2022 after nearly two decades.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
Many people also look for evidence of accreditations, dentist credentials, and transparent pricing.
—K.h. Koehler, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accreditation
Noun
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Top-down mandates from Sacramento that make sense for a school in a wealthy ZIP code make no sense for one in a rural area.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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There were a lot more network mandates and a lot more production companies coming to us and making sure to have a diverse cast.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
7 May 2026
Noun
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And what's more, the president’s claim at the outset of your segment that no president has sought an authorization to use force is also simply wrong.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
3 May 2026
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Secretary Hegseth told your committee that the administration doesn't need congressional authorization to continue the war past 60 days because the clock pauses because of the ceasefire.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Accreditation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accreditation. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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