accreditation Definition

accredit
verb accredited, accrediting

1. To state officially that something is of a satisfactory standard.
(NZ)
2. To accept (a student) for university on the basis of work done in school rather than a public examination.

Derivative: accreditation
noun

Etymology: 17c: from French accréditer.

Phrasal Verb: accredit something to someone or accredit someone with something

To attribute (a saying, action, etc) to them.

Phrasal Verb: accredit someone to or at a place

To send (an ambassador or diplomat) to (a foreign country) with official authority.