as in mandate
the granting of power to perform various acts or duties
the only body empowered with the accreditation of medical schools in the state
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Recent Examples of accreditation
Morris Brown regained its accreditation in 2022.
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Jason Armesto, AJC.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Morris Brown lost its accreditation in 2002 and regained it in 2022 after nearly two decades.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
Many people also look for evidence of accreditations, dentist credentials, and transparent pricing.
—K.h. Koehler, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens has held continuous AZA accreditation since 1986, regarded as the highest standard for animal care and welfare.
—Ryan Brennan
april 27, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
The zoo has held continuous AZA accreditation since 1986 — regarded as the highest standard for animal care and welfare.
—Ryan Brennan
april 27, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2026
The organization’s accreditation ensures any item bearing their label is made of 100 percent pure Egyptian cotton.
—Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026
The union also has concerns about FIFA’s potential for data sharing under the terms and conditions for those receiving accreditation to work at the tournament.
—Adam Crafton, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
The accreditation agency’s board will still have to vote on whether to remove the sanctions, but the recommendation from the inspectors is a positive step, Dockery said in his letter.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2026
Jason Armesto, AJC.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Morris Brown lost its accreditation in 2002 and regained it in 2022 after nearly two decades.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
Many people also look for evidence of accreditations, dentist credentials, and transparent pricing.
—K.h. Koehler, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens has held continuous AZA accreditation since 1986, regarded as the highest standard for animal care and welfare.
—Ryan Brennan
april 27, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
The zoo has held continuous AZA accreditation since 1986 — regarded as the highest standard for animal care and welfare.
—Ryan Brennan
april 27, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2026
The organization’s accreditation ensures any item bearing their label is made of 100 percent pure Egyptian cotton.
—Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026
The union also has concerns about FIFA’s potential for data sharing under the terms and conditions for those receiving accreditation to work at the tournament.
—Adam Crafton, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
The accreditation agency’s board will still have to vote on whether to remove the sanctions, but the recommendation from the inspectors is a positive step, Dockery said in his letter.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accreditation
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In Louisiana, where the mandate to draw a second, Democratic-leaning majority-Black House district led to Tuesday’s decision, the primary election for federal offices is set for May 16 — and early voting is scheduled to begin Saturday.—
Nicholas Riccardi,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Currently, state governments primarily regulate insurance, but a federal mandate would be harder for companies to challenge.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The ripples would be felt across the five boroughs, exacerbating our ongoing crisis of child poverty if TPS holders were to lose work authorization and no longer be able to provide for their children.—
Dr. Alister Martin,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2026
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The Mexican leader said that support from Washington should be limited to intelligence sharing, while prohibiting on-the-ground actions with foreign agents without authorization from the federal government.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Accreditation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accreditation. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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