Question

the root cred means trust or believe. what does the word accreditation mean?
an impromptu speech or presentation
a formal declaration of war
an official recognition of quality
a traditional procedure or process

Explanation:

The root "cred" relates to trust/belief. Accreditation involves an official body giving trusted, recognized validation of an entity's quality or standards, which aligns with the root's meaning. The other options do not connect to trust/official recognition of quality.

Answer:

an official recognition of quality