Definitions
- Describing someone or something that has been given official permission or approval to do something. - Referring to a person or organization that has the legal or official power to perform certain actions or make decisions. - Talking about a document or certificate that has been officially recognized or endorsed by a relevant authority.
- Describing someone or something that has been officially recognized or certified as meeting certain standards or requirements. - Referring to a person or institution that has been granted official recognition or approval by a relevant authority. - Talking about a course, program, or institution that has been formally recognized or approved by an accrediting body.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words imply official recognition or approval.
- 2Both words indicate that someone or something has met certain standards or requirements.
- 3Both words are used to describe individuals, organizations, or documents.
What is the difference?
- 1Authority: Authorised refers to having official permission or approval from a relevant authority, while accredited refers to being officially recognized or certified by a relevant authority.
- 2Usage: Authorised is commonly used to describe permissions, actions, or decisions, while accredited is often used to describe qualifications, certifications, or institutions.
- 3Focus: Authorised emphasizes the granting of permission or approval, while accredited emphasizes the recognition of meeting certain standards or requirements.
- 4Scope: Authorised can be used in various contexts, including legal, business, and administrative, while accredited is more commonly used in educational or professional contexts.
- 5Connotation: Authorised implies the presence of an authority figure or governing body, while accredited implies a formal recognition or endorsement.
Remember this!
Authorised and accredited are synonyms that both convey the idea of official recognition or approval. However, there are some differences in their usage and focus. Authorised is used to describe permissions, actions, or decisions that have been officially approved by a relevant authority. On the other hand, accredited is used to describe qualifications, certifications, or institutions that have been officially recognized as meeting certain standards or requirements.
