Credential
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /kɹɪˈdɛnʃəl/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Credential is an adjective meaning Pertaining to or serving as an introduction or recommendation (to someone).
Meaning
Pertaining to or serving as an introduction or recommendation (to someone).
More Meanings
- (informal) Evidence of skill or excellence.
- to furnish with credentials
- (chiefly in the plural) documentary or electronic evidence that a person has certain status or privileges
Example Sentences
May I see your credentials, please?
their credential letters on both sides
The computer verifies the user's credentials before allowing them to log on.
The newly credentialled ambassador to the Holy See is already in the PM's good books.
Word Forms
- credentials
- credentialing
- credentialling
- credentialed
- credentialled
Synonyms for credential
Depending on context, synonyms include credentials, certification, certificate.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include certificate, certification, evidence, identification, justification, title.
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