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credentialer

[ krɪˈdɛnʃələr ]

Noun

^{Context #1 | Noun}

job application process

A credentialer is a person responsible for verifying the qualifications and credentials of job applicants before they are hired. They ensure that all necessary background checks, references, and certifications are valid and up to date.

Synonyms

credential verifier, qualification checker.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
credentialer	This term is generally used in professional settings where there is a need to verify and document the qualifications of individuals, such as in human resources or medical professions. The hospital hired a credentialer to ensure all doctors' credentials are up to date
credential verifier	This term is often used in more formal contexts where verifying the authenticity and validity of credentials is emphasized. It is common in academic settings or professional certification bodies. The credential verifier confirmed that the engineer's certification was legitimate

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Description / Examples

credentialer

This term is generally used in professional settings where there is a need to verify and document the qualifications of individuals, such as in human resources or medical professions.

The hospital hired a credentialer to ensure all doctors' credentials are up to date

credential verifier

This term is often used in more formal contexts where verifying the authenticity and validity of credentials is emphasized. It is common in academic settings or professional certification bodies.

The credential verifier confirmed that the engineer's certification was legitimate

Examples of usage

The credentialer contacted the applicant's previous employers to confirm their work history.
She worked as a credentialer for a large corporation, conducting thorough background checks on potential employees.
The credentialer noticed a discrepancy in the candidate's educational qualifications during the verification process.

Translations

Translations of the word "credentialer" in other languages:

🇵🇹 credencial

🇮🇳 प्रमाणपत्र

🇩🇪 Anmeldeinformationen

🇮🇩 kredensial

🇺🇦 акредитація

🇵🇱 poświadczenie

🇯🇵 資格

🇫🇷 accréditation

🇪🇸 credencial

🇹🇷 kimlik bilgileri

🇰🇷 자격증

🇸🇦 وثيقة اعتماد

🇨🇿 pověření

🇸🇰 povolenie

🇨🇳 凭证

🇸🇮 pooblastilo

🇮🇸 skírteini

🇰🇿 құжаттама

🇬🇪 სერთიფიკატი

🇦🇿 səlahiyyət

🇲🇽 credencial

Etymology

The term 'credentialer' originated in the late 20th century as the need for thorough verification of job applicants' qualifications increased. With the rise of online job applications and remote work, the role of a credentialer became essential in ensuring the credibility of potential employees. The word combines 'credential' and the suffix '-er', indicating a person who performs a specific action or task.