[1] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

accreditation \accred`ita"tion\, n.
   the act of accrediting; as, letters of accreditation.
   1913 webster

[2] : WordNet (r) 2.0

accreditation
     n : 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"

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