accreditation

/əˌkɹɛd.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

Etymology

First attested in 1806, from accredit + -ation.

accreditation means The giving of credentials. Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 77 out of 100.

noun

The giving of credentials.
The act of accrediting.“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.