accreditation

noun/əˌkrɛdɪˈteɪʃən/

Frequency rank: #7,280 most common English word

Meaning

Official recognition or approval granted by an authoritative body, confirming that a person or organization meets required standards.

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Example sentence

The university received accreditation from the national education board after a thorough review.

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