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Definition of credentials - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun, plural
1.
qualificationsattributes or achievements qualifying someone for a task or job
- His credentials for the managerial position were impressive.
2.
technologylogin data used for accessing a system
- Please enter your credentials to log in.
3.
authorityRare documentary evidence of someone's right to authorityRare
- The ambassador presented his credentials to the president.
Expressions with credentials
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qualifications or achievements are impressive without explanation
Her credentials speak for themselves; she graduated top of her class.
reputation or qualifications at risk
With his credentials on the line, he couldn't afford to make a mistake.
documents proving someone's identity or qualifications
Make sure your credentials are in order before the interview.
qualities showing care for the environment
The company improved its green credentials by using solar power.
doubt someone's qualifications or abilities
She questioned his credentials for the job.
formally show documents proving identity, authority, or qualifications
The ambassador will present his credentials to the president tomorrow.
Origin of credentials
Latin, credentia (belief) + -alis (pertaining to)
Terms with credentials included in their meaning
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digital access
enter a system using credentials
technology
enter credentials to access a system
digital access
access a system by entering credentials
investigation
investigate someone's history and credentials
investigation
check of someone's history and credentials
credentials
having current authorization or qualification
qualification
having full qualifications or credentials
education
formal credentials without practical experience
access
credentials used to access a system
technology
credentials for accessing a computer system
account access
process of entering credentials to access a system
technology
link between computer systems where one accepts the other's security credentials
authorization
grant official credentials or status to someone
security
follow someone through a secure entry without credentials
credentials
genuine credentials or qualifications
technology
credentials or qualifications in computing
verification
pertaining to granting credentials
cryptocurrencies
paper with cryptocurrency access credentials
Examples of credentials in a sentence
Her academic credentials were unmatched in the field. Your credentials are required to access the database. He forgot his credentials and couldn't open his email. She checked his credentials before the interview. His credentials were verified by the committee.
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- French:qualifications, identifiants, ...
- German:Qualifikationen, Zugangsdaten, ...
- Italian:qualifiche, titoli, ...
- Spanish:credenciales, títulos, ...
- Portuguese:qualificações, ...
- Chinese:资历, 凭证, ...
- Japanese:資格, 資格情報, ...
- Arabic:مُؤهِّلات, بَيَانَات الاِعْتِمَاد, ...
- Hebrew:כִּשּׁוּרִים, פְּרָטֵי הִזְדַּהוּת, ...
- Russian:достижения, учетные данные, ...
- Ukrainian:досягнення, облікові дані, ...
- Hindi:योग्यता, लॉगिन जानकारी, ...
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)
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.
View all translations of credential
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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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