accredit
verb
ac·cred·it
ə-ˈkre-dət 
accredited; accrediting; accredits
1
: to give official authorization to or approval of:
a
: to provide with credentials
especially
: to send (an envoy) with letters of authorization
accredit an ambassador to France
b
: to recognize or vouch for as conforming with a standard
The program was accredited by the American Dental Association.
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 outstanding
an accredited scientist
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The association only accredits programs that meet its high standards.
The program was accredited by the American Dental Association.
The invention of scuba gear is accredited to Jacques Cousteau.
accredit an ambassador to France
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Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2024
The industry forum welcomed more than 3,000 delegates and 800-plus media were accredited to the LFF and attended press & industry screenings of 159 films.
—Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Nov. 2024
They’re accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and have worked with over 130 facilities in 25 different countries, doing incredible work to protect endangered bird species.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
All of the companies on this list are accredited by the American Fair Credit Council (AFCC).
—Cnbc Select, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for accredit
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accredit
verb
ac·cred·it
ə-ˈkred-ət
1
: to send with credentials and authority to act as representative
accredit an ambassador to France
2
: to certify as in agreement with a standard
an accredited school
3
: to give credit to
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