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accrediting

|ac-cred-it-ing|

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/əˈkrɛdɪtɪŋ/

(accredit)

official recognition

Base Form3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent Participle
accreditaccreditsaccreditedaccreditedaccrediting
Etymology
Etymology Information

'accredit' originates from French, specifically the word 'accréditer', where 'ac-' meant 'to' and 'crédit' meant 'credit or trust'.

Historical Evolution

'accréditer' transformed into the English word 'accredit' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to give credit or trust to', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

present participle of 'accredit'.

The organization is accrediting new institutions this year.

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Last updated: 2025/04/15 16:51