WorldAugust 15, 2026

reaccreditation

REE-a-kred-ih-TAY-shun

Definition

The official act of renewing the status of having met specific professional standards or qualifications.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'accredere', meaning to give credit or trust, combined with the prefix 're-' to signify doing the process again. It entered English to describe the formal verification of authority or standards.

In the news

The article highlights the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office successfully undergoing the reaccreditation process to maintain their standing with the American Correctional Association. This status confirms the agency continues to meet rigorous professional benchmarks for operating jail facilities.

Sheriff’s Office receives top honors in reaccreditation

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