1. giving official recognition or approval to an institution, program, or person as meeting certain standards
Usage: present participle of accredit

Examples

• The organization is accrediting the new medical school this year.
• They are accrediting teachers who complete the certification program.
• The agency is responsible for accrediting colleges nationwide.
• The board is accrediting the hospital after a thorough inspection.
• Universities are accrediting online degree programs more frequently.
• The committee is accrediting the laboratory for quality standards.