Credential: meaning, definitions and examples

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credential

 

[ krɪˈdɛnʃ(ə)l ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

documents proving identity

Documents proving a person's identity or qualifications.

Synonyms

ID, documents, papers.

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.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,601, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.