accreditation

[uh-kred-i-tey-shuhn] / əˌkrɛd ɪˈteɪ ʃən /

NOUN

credentials

Synonyms

STRONGEST

diploma

STRONG

authorization card certificate character deed docket document documentation endorsement license missive papers passport proof recommendation sanction testament testimonial title token voucher warrant

WEAK

letter of credence letter of introduction

Antonyms

STRONG

disapproval refusal

NOUN

warrant

Synonyms

STRONGEST

certificate credential license passport permission permit pledge sanction subpoena summons ticket

STRONG

assurance authentication authority basis commission credentials ducat earnest foundation go ahead guarantee okay pass pawn right security shingle sticker tag testimonial token verification warranty word

WEAK

carte blanche green light official document

Antonyms

STRONGEST

prohibition refusal veto

STRONG

breach break denial uncertainty

Example Sentences

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City Council budget hearing last year that the Toronto Zoo lost its accreditation in 2012 by sending its elephants to a sanctuary at the direction of the Toronto City Council.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

Lebanon withdrew the accreditation of Iran's ambassador and gave him until Sunday to leave the country.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

Lebanon's government has acted against Iranian interests and withdrew its approval of the Iranian ambassador's accreditation on Tuesday, a decision Barrot hailed as "courageous".

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

It will also be illegal to knowingly attempt to gain entry using forged tickets, passes and accreditation documents, or by posing as a member of staff.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

As a rule, he didn’t trust myths and folktales; they lacked accreditation.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray

accreditation

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