Definition Synonyms
Definition of credential - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
job proofqualification or achievement that makes someone suitable for a job
- Her credentials for the teaching position were impressive.
2.
verificationdocument or certificate proving a person's identity or qualifications
- He presented his credentials at the security checkpoint.
3.
documentationdocumentary evidence of a person's status or privileges
- She presented her credentials at the conference.
Adjective
1.
recommendationDated serving as a recommendation or introductionDated
- He carried credentials letters from his former employer.
2.
trustDated related to giving trust or authorityDated
- The credential letter gave him access to the building.
Images of credential
document or certificate proving a person's identity or qualifications 
documentary evidence of a person's status or privileges
Origin of credential
Latin, credentia (belief, trust)
Terms with credential included in their meaning
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school credential
document showing you finished training or succeeded in testing
media
credential allowing media access to events
classroom license
credential required to teach in schools
graduation credential
academic award from a university or college
college study
postsecondary, more advanced than high school in level or credential
university credential
degree doctors earn to treat people
surgeon qualification
higher credential in operative training completed following initial physician studies
acr: project management professional
credential for skilled project managers
Examples of credential in a sentence
He presented his credentials at the interview. She showed her credentials to gain access. The job requires certain credentials for application. His academic credentials were impressive. She presented a credential letter at the embassy. The ambassador carried credential documents to the ceremony.
The credential document was required for entry. His credential status allowed him to lead the project.
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- French:qualification, de recommandation, ...
- German:Qualifikation, empfehlend, ...
- Italian:qualifica, di presentazione, ...
- Spanish:título, de recomendación, ...
- Portuguese:qualificação, recomendatório, ...
- Chinese:资格, 介绍用的, ...
- Japanese:資格, 推薦用の, ...
- Arabic:مُؤَهِّل, تَزْكَوِيّ, ...
- Hebrew:הַסְמָכָה, מַמְלִיץ, ...
- Russian:квалификация, рекомендательный, ...
- Ukrainian:кваліфікація, рекомендаційний, ...
- Hindi:योग्यता, परिचयात्मक, ...
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