ac·cred·it 
/əˈkrɛdət/ verb
ac·cred·its; ac·cred·it·ed; ac·cred·it·ing /əˈkrɛdət/ verb [+ obj] 1 : to say that something is good enough to be given official approval
▪ The association only accredits programs that meet its high standards. ▪ The program was accredited by the American Dental Association. 2 : to give (someone) credit for something : credit
▪ The invention of scuba gear is accredited to Jacques Cousteau. 3 : to send (someone, such as an ambassador) to act as an official representative
▪ accredit an ambassador to France
▪ 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
— ac·cred·i·ta·tion /əˌkrɛdəˈteɪʃən/ noun [noncount]
▪ The school/hospital lost its accreditation. ▪ the accreditation of an ambassador
/əˌkrɛdəˈteɪʃən/ noun [noncount] ▪ The school/hospital lost its accreditation. ▪ the accreditation of an ambassador
— accredited adjective
▪ an accredited college/hospital ▪ She was enrolled at an accredited law school.
▪ an accredited college/hospital ▪ She was enrolled at an accredited law school.
