Accredits

Pronunciation: /əˈkrɛdɪts/

Definitions of accredits

verb to officially recognize or approve of someone or something as meeting certain standards or requirements

Example Sentences

A1 The school accredits the new teachers after they complete their training.

A2 The company accredits its employees for attending professional development workshops.

B1 The university accredits courses from other institutions to transfer credits.

B2 The organization accredits laboratories for meeting specific quality standards.

C1 The government accredits medical schools to ensure they meet rigorous educational requirements.

C2 The international organization accredits businesses for adhering to ethical practices and sustainability standards.

Examples of accredits in a Sentence

formal The university accredits certain programs to ensure they meet educational standards.

informal The organization accredits schools to make sure they are providing quality education.

slang I heard that company accredits only the best employees for promotions.

figurative Her hard work and dedication accredits her success in the industry.

Grammatical Forms of accredits

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

Origin and Evolution of accredits

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

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

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of giving authority or credibility to someone or something, the meaning of 'accredits' has evolved to also include the act of officially recognizing or certifying someone or something as meeting certain standards or requirements.