accreditation
noun
Simple meaning
The granting of approval to an institution of higher learning by an official review board after the school has met certain requirements.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
əkɹɛdəˈteɪʃən
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Definition
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noun
education
The granting of approval to an institution of higher learning by an official review board after the school has met certain requirements.
The act of granting credit or recognition (especially with respect to educational institution that maintains suitable standards)
“A commission is responsible for the accreditation of medical schools.”
The giving of credentials.
The act of accrediting.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
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This meaning: (education) The granting of approval to an institution of higher learning by an official review board after the school has met certain requirements.
'Accreditation' is crucial for academic institutions, signaling to students and employers that a program meets high standards. Without it, degrees might not be recognized, which is a common trap for learners.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Official and authoritative
- Usage feel
- Formal and precise
Where you'll really hear it
University Information Session
“Always check for proper accreditation before applying to a college.”
Government Report
“The agency oversees the accreditation of all medical schools.”
Job Application Advice
“An accredited degree can significantly boost your career prospects.”
Where it naturally appears
- Education/classroom
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More ways to use accreditation
- “A commission is responsible for the accreditation of medical schools.”noun
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