accreditation
acc·re·di·tation
noun
1.
the act of granting credit or recognition (especially with respect to educational institution that maintains suitable standards)
- “a commission is responsible for the accreditation of medical schools”
Origin
First attested in 1806, from accredit + -ation.
Phrases
- accreditation mill
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