Sekirov Dictionary

credential

/kɹɪˈdɛnʃəl/

noun 2
adjective 1
verb 1
forms 7

noun2

•
[in the plural] documentary or electronic evidence that a person has certain status or privileges
- May I see your credentials, please?
- The computer verifies the user's credentials before allowing them to log on.
•
Evidence of skill or excellence.
- They deserved their half-time lead and looked fully in control until Brazil made changes at the break and began to show their credentials in attack. — 2023

adjective1

•
Pertaining to or serving as an introduction or recommendation (to someone).
- their credential letters on both sides — 1625

verb1

•
to furnish with credentials
- School superintendents, principals, and teachers are currently credentialed only by the state. — 1997

forms

credentialed · credentialled · credentialing · credentialling · credentials · more credential · most credential

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