Accreditation
/əˌkrɛd.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/noun
The process of officially recognizing or certifying an organization or institution.
Did you know?The word 'accredit' derives from the Latin 'accreditare', meaning 'to trust', reflecting the ancient belief that authority and trustworthiness are intertwined.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
accreditare
“to trust, to believe in, to give trust or credit to.”
Late Latin
Late Latin
accreditatio
“the act of granting credit or trust.”
14th Century
Old French
accréditer
“to grant credit or authority.”
Modern English
English
accreditation
“the official recognition of an institution's qualifications or standards.”