Definitions

1. verb

to give official approval or recognition to someone or something

“The university has accredited the new medical school.”

2. verb

to give a rating or grade to something

“The critics accredited the film with a high rating.”

3. verb

to give credit or recognition to someone for something

“The artist accredited her team for their help in creating the artwork.”

4. noun

the act of giving official approval or recognition

“The accrediting process was lengthy and complicated.”