accredit
verb
ac·cred·it
| \ ə-ˈkre-dət
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accredited;
accrediting;
accredits
Definition of accredit
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