Definitions and Examples of accredit, authorize, certify
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To officially recognize or approve a person, organization, or program as meeting certain standards.
Example
The university was accredited by the education board for its high-quality programs.
To give official permission or approval for something to happen.
Example
The manager had to authorize the purchase of new equipment before it could be ordered.
To confirm or attest that something is true, accurate, or meets certain standards.
Example
The inspector had to certify that the building met safety regulations before it could be opened to the public.
Key Differences: accredit vs authorize vs certify
- 1Accredit refers to officially recognizing or approving a person, organization, or program as meeting certain standards.
- 2Authorize means giving official permission or approval for something to happen.
- 3Certify means confirming or attesting that something is true, accurate, or meets certain standards.
Effective Usage of accredit, authorize, certify
- 1Academic Writing: Use accredit to describe the process of officially recognizing educational institutions.
- 2Legal Writing: Use authorize to describe the act of granting permission or approval in legal documents.
- 3Business Writing: Use certify to describe the process of confirming or attesting to the quality or accuracy of products or services.
Remember this!
The antonyms of disaccredit are accredit, authorize, and certify. These words convey the opposite meaning of disaccrediting or withdrawing accreditation. Use these words in academic, legal, or business writing to describe the process of officially recognizing, granting permission, or confirming the quality or accuracy of something.
