Accreditation and Certification

Accreditation

Accreditation noun - The act of granting credit or recognition (especially with respect to educational institution that maintains suitable standards).
Usage example: a commission is responsible for the accreditation of medical schools
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Synonyms for Accreditation

Certification and accreditation are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Certification" instead a noun "Accreditation".

Nearby Words: accredit, accredited, accrediting

Certification

Certification noun - A written or printed paper giving information about or proof of something.

Accreditation and certification are semantically related. You can use "Accreditation" instead a noun "Certification".

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