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
Already, journalists from Iran and African countries face restricted entry despite accreditation by FIFA.
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Gypsy Guillén Kaiser,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
This integrated infrastructure, including a volunteer portal and accreditation system, enabled smooth operations for both Games, setting a new blueprint for future large-scale events with AI and enhanced cybersecurity.
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Mark Price,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
And the Department of Health and Human Services took grant programs related to safety, community engagement and parents attending college, plus foreign medical school accreditation.
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Alia Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
The university holds official accreditation as an Academic Center of Excellence in Cyber Security Research and Education from the National Cyber Security Center.
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Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
17 June 2026
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is no longer on accreditation probation.
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Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 June 2026
Edwards is eyeing retirement but still has a robust to-do list, including seeing PLC through the accreditation process, which should be completed around 2030.
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Lindsay Schnell,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
The union, along with the ACLU of Southern California, previously filed a complaint urging California Attorney General Rob Bonta to investigate FIFA’s accreditation process, arguing that worker privacy rights could be jeopardized by the collection and sharing of personal information.
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City News Service,
Daily News,
9 June 2026
Yes, Augusta Precious Metals is a legitimate precious metals dealer with an excellent A+ rating and accreditation from the Better Business Bureau.
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Amy Deyoung,
USA Today,
7 June 2026
Gypsy Guillén Kaiser,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
This integrated infrastructure, including a volunteer portal and accreditation system, enabled smooth operations for both Games, setting a new blueprint for future large-scale events with AI and enhanced cybersecurity.
—
Mark Price,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
And the Department of Health and Human Services took grant programs related to safety, community engagement and parents attending college, plus foreign medical school accreditation.
—
Alia Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
The university holds official accreditation as an Academic Center of Excellence in Cyber Security Research and Education from the National Cyber Security Center.
—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
17 June 2026
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is no longer on accreditation probation.
—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 June 2026
Edwards is eyeing retirement but still has a robust to-do list, including seeing PLC through the accreditation process, which should be completed around 2030.
—
Lindsay Schnell,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
The union, along with the ACLU of Southern California, previously filed a complaint urging California Attorney General Rob Bonta to investigate FIFA’s accreditation process, arguing that worker privacy rights could be jeopardized by the collection and sharing of personal information.
—
City News Service,
Daily News,
9 June 2026
Yes, Augusta Precious Metals is a legitimate precious metals dealer with an excellent A+ rating and accreditation from the Better Business Bureau.
—
Amy Deyoung,
USA Today,
7 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accreditation
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The flu vaccine was first mandated for troops in 1945, leading to millions of vaccinations, according to a 2022 analysis of vaccine mandates in the military.
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Most states have mandates requiring private insurers to cover ABA or other behavioral interventions for children with autism, Halladay said.
Noun
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Patients must meet eligibility requirements, obtain a prescription and receive prior authorization approval through CMS before coverage begins.
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If a taxpayer needs help from someone like a return preparer or another third party who needs to access the taxpayer’s information to support a Kwong claim, the IRS requires an authorization form (IRS Form 8821).
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“Accreditation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accreditation. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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