accreditation

[əˌkɹɛd.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən] [əˌkɹɛd.ɨɾˈeɪ.ʃən]

Meanings

noun

The giving of credentials.

Examples :

"The university's accreditation confirms its high standards for education. "

noun

The act of accrediting.

Examples :

"letters of accreditation."

education business organization

noun

The granting of approval to an institution of higher learning by an official review board after the school has met certain requirements.

Examples :

"The university received accreditation from the national board, proving its high standards. "

education organization achievement system

Related Words

requirements noun

/ɹɪˈkwaɪɹmənts/

A necessity or prerequisite; something required or obligatory. Its adpositions are generally of in relation to who or what has given it, on in relation to whom or what it is given to, and for in relation to what is required.

"There was a requirement of the government on citizens for paying taxes."

learning verb

/ˈlɜːnɪŋ/ /ˈlɝnɪŋ/

To acquire, or attempt to acquire knowledge or an ability to do something.

"My sister is learning to play the guitar. "

approval noun

/əˈpɹuːvəl/ /əˈpɹuvəl/

An expression granting permission; an indication of agreement with a proposal; an acknowledgement that a person, thing or event meets requirements.

"I need to get an approval on this purchase order."

university noun

/juːnɪˈvɜːsətiː/ /junɨˈvɝsəti/

Institution of higher education (typically accepting students from the age of about 17 or 18, depending on country, but in some exceptional cases able to take younger students) where subjects are studied and researched in depth and degrees are offered.

"My older sister is attending university to study engineering. "

institution noun

/ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃən/ /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃən/

A custom or practice of a society or community.

"Greeting each other with a handshake is a common institution in many Western cultures. "

credentials noun

/krəˈdenʃəlz/ /krɪˈdenʃəlz/

(chiefly in the plural) documentary or electronic evidence that a person has certain status or privileges

"May I see your credentials, please?"

official noun

/əˈfɪʃəl/

An office holder invested with powers and authorities.

"David Barnes was the official charged with the running of the sports club."

granting verb

/ˈɡɹæntɪŋ/ /ˈɡɹɑːntɪŋ/

(ditransitive) to give (permission or wish)

"He was granted permission to attend the meeting."

education noun

/ˌɛdjʊˈkeɪʃn̩/

The process of imparting knowledge, skill and judgment.

"2016-06-17 AROP JOSEPH "Education is the slight hammer that breaks the yoke of ignorance, and moulds knowledge, skills, ideas, good moral values in a person be it a child, a youth or full grown adult. no matter a persons age learning never stops"."

standards noun

/ˈstændədz/ /ˈstændɚdz/

A principle or example or measure used for comparison.

"The school has high academic standards, so students must study hard to succeed. "

accrediting verb

/əˈkɹɛdɪtɪŋ/

To ascribe; attribute; credit with.

"The teacher is accrediting Sarah with the idea because she was the first to suggest it. "

confirms verb

/kənˈfɜːrmz/ /kənˈfɝmz/

To strengthen; to make firm or resolute.

"The coach's praise confirms my belief that I can improve my basketball skills. "