1. to give official recognition or approval to an institution, program, or person as meeting certain standards
2. to attribute or ascribe something to a particular source or cause

Examples

• The organization accredits medical schools across the country.
• The board accredits only those programs that meet strict quality standards.
• She accredits her success to hard work and determination.
• The agency accredits hospitals based on patient safety measures.
• He accredits the team’s victory to excellent coaching.
• The commission accredits universities every five years.
• The historian accredits the discovery to a team of archaeologists.