Credential: meaning, definitions and examples
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credential
[ krɪˈdɛnʃ(ə)l ]
academic achievement
A qualification or achievement that proves a person's ability in a particular field.
Synonyms
certification, diploma, qualification.
Examples of usage
- He needed to provide his credentials before being considered for the job.
- She presented her credentials to the university admissions office.
- His credentials as a scientist were impeccable.
documents proving identity
Documents proving a person's identity or qualifications.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Please bring your credentials with you to the interview.
- The candidate submitted his credentials for verification.
- She carries her credentials with her at all times.
Translations
Translations of the word "credential" in other languages:
🇵🇹 credencial
🇮🇳 प्रमाण पत्र
🇩🇪 Anmeldeinformation
🇮🇩 kredensial
🇺🇦 посвідчення
🇵🇱 poświadczenie
🇯🇵 資格証明書
🇫🇷 crédential
🇪🇸 credencial
🇹🇷 kimlik bilgileri
🇰🇷 자격증
🇸🇦 بيانات الاعتماد
🇨🇿 pověření
🇸🇰 kvalifikácia
🇨🇳 凭证
🇸🇮 pristojnost
🇮🇸 vottorð
🇰🇿 куәлік
🇬🇪 სერთიფიკატი
🇦🇿 etibarnamə
🇲🇽 credencial
Etymology
The word 'credential' originated in the early 16th century from the medieval Latin 'credentialis', which means 'giving credence'. The concept of credentials has been important throughout history, especially in the academic and professional world, to demonstrate one's qualifications and achievements.
See also: accredit, creditability, creditable, creditor, credits, creditworthy, discredit, discreditable, uncredited.