Meaning of the word accreditation in English

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

accreditation

US /əˌkred.əˈteɪ.ʃən/
UK /əˌkred.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

Noun

the act of officially recognizing or approving something as having met certain standards

Example:
The university received full accreditation for its engineering program.
Professional accreditation is essential for practicing medicine.