Definition

The process of officially recognizing or confirming that an institution meets certain standards, often after a review or evaluation.

Example

The university is undergoing reaccreditation to ensure it maintains high educational standards.

Conversation

Have you heard about the reaccreditation process for our school this year?

Yeah, I heard it's a big deal for maintaining our standards.

I hope they make it through; it would be tough if we lost our accreditation.

For sure! It would affect a lot of students and their future plans.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Reaccreditation is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "accreditare" (from Latin, meaning to give credit or to trust). The word refers to the process of granting credit or recognition again, typically in the context of institutions or programs that need to be evaluated for quality and standards.

Memory Tip

Think of 'giving credit again' — 're-' means again, and 'accreditare' means to give trust or credit.

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