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credential

[ kri-den-shuhl ]

noun

  1. Usually credentials.
    1. evidence of authority, status, rights, entitlement to privileges, or the like, usually in written form:

      Only those with the proper credentials are admitted.

    2. Digital Technology. information that identifies an account and keeps it secure, as username and password:

      The IT department assigns temporary system credentials to new employees.

  2. anything that provides the basis for confidence, belief, credit, etc.


verb (used with object)

credentialed, credentialing or especially British credentialled, credentialling.
  1. to grant credentials to, especially educational and professional ones:

    She has been credentialed to teach math.

adjective

  1. providing the basis for confidence, belief, credit, etc.

credential

/ °ì°ùɪˈ»åÉ›²Ôʃə±ô /

noun

  1. something that entitles a person to confidence, authority, etc
  2. plural a letter or certificate giving evidence of the bearer's identity or competence
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

adjective

  1. entitling one to confidence, authority, etc
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ³¦°ù±ðˈ»å±ð²Ô³Ù¾±²¹±ô±ð»å, adjective
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Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms

  • ³Ü²Ôc°ù±ð·»å±ð²Ôt¾±²¹±ô±ð»å adjective
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of credential1

First recorded in 1425–75; late Middle English credencial, from Medieval Latin ³¦°ùŧ»å±ð²Ô³Ù¾±(²¹); credence, -al 1
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of credential1

C16: from Medieval Latin ³¦°ùŧ»å±ð²Ô³Ù¾±²¹ credit, trust; see credence
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Was 14th last year on softer ground but comfortable Punchestown win in February showcased his credentials.

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Becerra said he believes his credentials and experience speak for themselves.

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An encouraging week would bolster credentials to be genuine threats when they arrive at Augusta National.

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Gothenburg, Sweden's second city, is highlighting its environmental credentials by continuing to put its money on the line.

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"Our dream is to get credentials for the Met Gala and the Oscars," said Jennifer Lee.

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