Meaning of the word accredit in English

What does accredit mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

accredit

US /əˈkred.ɪt/
UK /əˈkred.ɪt/
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Verb

1.

to officially recognize an organization as having a particular status or being qualified to perform a particular activity

Example:
The board voted to accredit the new medical school.
Only accredited journalists are allowed to enter the press room.
2.

to attribute or give credit for an action or quality to someone

Example:
The discovery is accredited to a young scientist in the lab.
He is accredited with having invented the first steam engine.
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