Accrediting

Part of speech: verb

Pronunciation: /əˈkɹɛdɪtɪŋ/

Definitions

1. The act of bestowing formal recognition upon an entity or program involves careful examination against specific criteria
2. The formal validation process of an institution or program signifies its compliance with agreed-upon standards through assessment and evaluation
3. The process of granting official recognition to an organization or educational program encompasses a thorough review against established benchmarks

Etymology: Accredit entered English in the 1610s, borrowed from the French "accréditer," which combines "à" ("to") with "crediter" ("to credit"). The underlying idea is lending trust: to accredit someone is to give them standing that others will rely on. "Accrediting" is the present participle of that verb, as in the act of officially recognising a school, a diplomat, or a body as meeting an authority's standards. The "credit" at its root comes from the French noun "crédit," meaning trust or belief.

Synonyms: certifying, endorsing, authorizing, validating, approving

Antonyms: discrediting, rejecting, denying