Procedure by which an authoritative body gives formal recognition that a body or person is competent to carry out specific tasks. (Source OAS)
(in education) Recognition and approval of the academic standards of an educational institution by some external, impartial body of high public esteem.
the act of certifying that an educational institution maintains suitable standards; "a commission is responsible for the accreditation of medical schools"
the act of granting credit or recognition (especially with respect to educational institution that maintains suitable standards); "a commission is responsible for the accreditation of medical schools"
the act of granting credit or recognition (especially with respect to educational institution that maintains suitable standards)
