Accredit

Pronunciation: /əˈkrɛdɪt/

Definitions of accredit

verb to officially recognize or approve as meeting certain standards or requirements

Example Sentences

A1 The school accredits the new teacher with a certificate.

A2 The organization accredits the training program for its employees.

B1 The government accredits universities to ensure quality education.

B2 The laboratory is accredited by the regulatory body for its accurate testing methods.

C1 The medical board accredits doctors to practice in the country.

C2 The international organization accredits institutions worldwide for their research excellence.

Examples of accredit in a Sentence

formal The university is accredited by the Department of Education.

informal I heard that the new hospital is fully accredited.

slang My friend got accredited as a certified yoga instructor.

figurative She is accredited with bringing innovative ideas to the team.

Grammatical Forms of accredit

• past tense: accredited
• plural: accredits
• comparative: more accredited
• superlative: most accredited
• present tense: accredit
• future tense: will accredit
• perfect tense: has accredited
• continuous tense: is accrediting
• singular: accredits
• positive degree: accredit
• infinitive: accredit
• gerund: accrediting
• participle: accredited

Origin and Evolution of accredit

First Known Use: 1538 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'accredit' originated from the Latin word 'accreditare', which means to give credence or authority to.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the 16th century to refer to giving official authorization or recognition to someone or something, the word 'accredit' has evolved to also include the concept of granting approval or certification in various fields such as education, business, and government.