accreditation
Pronunciation:
[əˌkɹɛd.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən][əˌkɹɛd.ɨɾˈeɪ.ʃən]noun
Definitions
The giving of credentials.
The act of accrediting.
Example: letters of accreditation.
The granting of approval to an institution of higher learning by an official review board after the school has met certain requirements.