Main Entry:: ac·cred·it
Pronunciation:: \ə-ˈkre-dət\
Function:: transitive verb
Etymology:: Latin accreditus, past participle of accredere to give credence to, from ad- + credere to believe — more at creed
Date:: 1535

1: to give official authorization to or approval of: a: to provide with credentials; especially : to send (an envoy) with letters of authorization b: to recognize or vouch for as conforming with a standard c: to recognize (an educational institution) as maintaining standards that qualify the graduates for admission to higher or more specialized institutions or for professional practice 2: to consider or recognize as outstanding3: attribute, credit

synonyms see approve

— ac·cred·i·table

\-də-tə-bəl\ adjective

— ac·cred·i·ta·tion

\ə-ˌkre-də-ˈtā-shən, -ˈdā-\ noun

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