Thesaurus results for ACCREDITATION

accreditation

noun

Definition of accreditation

as in mandate

the granting of power to perform various acts or duties the only body empowered with the accreditation of medical schools in the state

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Recent Examples of accreditation Earlier this year, the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training — the state’s law enforcement accreditation body — released a model policy on the use of AI by police. — Jakob McWhinney, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026 Its accreditation is tied to a single entity rather than individual colleges. — Dr. Matthew Warshauer, Hartford Courant, 4 Oct. 2026 And in the full sentence that is a school, curricular interruptions are security threats to the accreditation evaluation that protects the bottom line. — Sophie Landres, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026 Originating in the United States, this is one of the oldest accreditations globally, known for rigorous standards in faculty and curriculum quality. — Habib Al Souleiman, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026 Roja London was awarded the Butterfly Mark accreditation by Positive Luxury in September 2024 in recognition of its commitment to sustainable and responsible business practices. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026 Before reopening, Insight must restore Weiss's state license and secure accreditation and federal funding eligibility for both hospitals. — Darius Johnson, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026 Its track record and reputation Look for accreditation from the Council on Accreditation and membership in organizations such as the National Foundation for Credit Counseling or the Financial Counseling Association of America. — Dan Avery, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026 Conducted by independent health and safety experts, this review led to changes to our stadium accreditation criteria for the 2026-27 season. — Stuart James, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

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When algorithms handle tactical execution, a leader’s primary mandate is cultural.

— Alexandra J. Zanela, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026
Pro, who joined the museum in March after positions at the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art and the Seattle Art Museum, said Ryan’s mandate is to elevate learning and public programs to the level of exhibitions.

— Jane Horowitz, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026

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But the patient in the demo product had not signed any authorizations, so there was no way to show me how to revoke them.

— Alex Rosenblat — CalMatters, STAT, 15 Oct. 2026
Some plans are also adding utilization requirements, such as prior authorization.

— Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 14 Oct. 2026

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