accreditation

IPA/əˌkredɪˈteɪʃn/
KK[əkrˌɛdətˈeʃən]IPA/əˌkredɪˈteɪʃn/

accreditation — noun

1. formal recognition given by an official body to a person, organization, or progr

1.名詞B2
釋義

formal recognition given by an official body to a person, organization, or programme that has met the required standards of quality or performance.

例句

Central City College received full accreditation for its nursing program from the national health council.

accreditation + for [program] + from [institution]

Without proper accreditation, the private school could not offer its students official diplomas.

同義詞
  • certification

    Often refers to a specific document or credential; accreditation is the broader process or status.

  • authorization

    Focuses on permission to operate, whereas accreditation implies meeting a quality standard.

  • recognition

    More general and informal; accreditation is the formal, official version.

反義詞
  • disqualification

    Being barred from a status because of failure to meet requirements.

  • revocation

    The official withdrawal of previously awarded accreditation.

文法句型

accreditation + from [institution]

accreditation + of [entity]

用法筆記

Usually uncountable; 'an accreditation' is rare and non‑standard. Common in education, healthcare, and professional licensing contexts.

常見錯誤

The school received an accreditation from the government.
The school received accreditation from the government.
💡Accreditation is uncountable and should not take an indefinite article.
The program earned accreditation of the council.
The program earned accreditation from the council.
💡Use 'from' (not 'of') when naming the granting body.