accreditation accreditation /əˌkrɛdɪˈteɪʃən/

noun

1. () The act of granting credit or recognition (especially with respect to an educational institution that maintains suitable standards)  ( accreditation )
   the act of granting credit or recognition (especially with respect to an educational institution that maintains suitable standards)
    A commission is responsible for the accreditation of medical schools
   a commission is responsible for the accreditation of medical schools