"accrediting" in the verb sense
1. accredit, recognize, recognise
grant credentials to
"The Regents officially recognized the new educational institution"
"recognize an academic degree"
2. accredit
provide or send (envoys or embassadors) with official credentials
3. accredit, credit
ascribe an achievement to
"She was not properly credited in the program"
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