ETYM Old Eng. aker, AS. aecer.
A unit of area (4840 square yards) used in English-speaking countries.
Traditional English land measure equal to 4,840 square yards (4,047 sq m/0.405 ha). Originally meaning a field, it was the size that a yoke of oxen could plow in a day.
As early as Edward I's reign the acre was standardized by statute for official use, although local variations in Ireland, Scotland, and some English counties continued. It may be subdivided into 160 square rods (one square rod equaling 25.29 sq m/30.25 sq yd).

The capital and largest city of Ghana; Also called: capital of Ghana.

An area of ground used for some particular purpose (such as building or farming); SYN. land area.

The act of certifying that an educational institution maintains suitable standards

ETYM Late Lat. credentia, from Latin credens, -entis, p. pr. of credere to trust, believe: cf. Old Fren. credence. Related to Creed, Credent, Creance.
The mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true; SYN. acceptance.
Small table for holding sacred vessels.
Belief; Ecclesiastical, small table or sideboard for sacred vessels.

1. Something that gives a title to credit or confidence; also; qualification
2 plural; testimonials or certified documents showing that a person is entitled to credit or has a right to exercise official power
3. Certificate, diploma

ETYM French crédit (cf. Italian credito), Latin creditum loan, prop. neut. of creditus, p. p. of credere to trust, loan, believe. Related to Creed.
In education, a system of evaluating courses so that a partial qualification or unit from one institution is accepted by another on transfer to complete a course. At US universities and colleges, the term also refers to the number of units given upon successful completion of a course.
Credit transferability is common in higher education in the US, and is just beginning to be developed between institutions in the UK.1. An accounting entry acknowledging income or capital items; SYN. credit entry.
2. An entry on a list of persons who contributed to a film or written work.
3. Arrangement for deferred payment for goods and services; SYN. deferred payment.
4. Educational recognition that a course of studies has been successfully completed; SYN. course credit.
5. Money available for a client to borrow.
6. Used in the phrase to indicate an achievement deserving praise.

A document issued by a bank that guarantees the payment of a customer's draft; substitutes the bank's credit for the customer's credit.

A set of information that includes identification and proof of identification that is used to gain access to local and network resources. Examples of credentials are user names and passwords, smart cards, and certificates.

1. Something that gives a title to credit or confidence; also; qualification
2 plural; testimonials or certified documents showing that a person is entitled to credit or has a right to exercise official power
3. Certificate, diploma

A set of information that includes identification and proof of identification that is used to gain access to local and network resources. Examples of credentials are user names and passwords, smart cards, and certificates.

A formal document attesting to the power of a diplomatic agent to act for the issuing government — called also letters of credence

The act of certifying that an educational institution maintains suitable standards