credential
krɪˈdɛnʃəl
credential: document or certificate proving a person's identity or qualifications
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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..
certificate diploma qualification
2.
verificationdocument or certificate proving a person's identity or qualifications
  • He presented his credentials at the security checkpoint..
certificate document proof
3.
documentationRaredocumentary evidence of a person's status or privilegesRare
  • She presented her credentials at the conference.
document qualification

Adjective

1.
trustrelated to giving trust or authority
  • The credential letter gave him access to the building.
accrediting authorizing
2.
recommendationRareacting as a recommendation or introductionRare
  • Her credential role helped him get the job.
advisory endorsing recommendatory
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  • credential: document or certificate proving a person's identity or qualifications
    document or certificate proving a person's identity or qualifications
  • credential: documentary evidence of a person's status or privileges
    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
higheradj.
college study
postsecondary, more advanced than high school in level or credential
university credential
degree doctors earn to treat people
M.Ch.abbr.
surgeon qualification
higher credential in operative training completed following initial physician studies
PMPacr.
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.
  • The credential document was required for entry.
  • His credential status allowed him to lead the project.

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  1. French:qualification, officiel, ...
  2. German:Qualifikation, beglaubigend, ...
  3. Italian:qualifica, di presentazione, ...
  4. Spanish:título, acreditado, ...
  5. Portuguese:qualificação, de credenciamento, ...
  6. Chinese:资格, 证明资质的, ...
  7. Japanese:資格, 信任の, ...
  8. Arabic:مُؤَهِّل, اِعْتِمَادِيّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:הַסְמָכָה, הַסְמָכְתִּי, ...
  10. Russian:квалификация, доверительный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:кваліфікація, довірчий, ...
  12. Hindi:योग्यता, प्रमाणिक, ...
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