credential

CEFRB2

/kɹɪˈdɛnʃəl/

noun · adjective · verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A qualification, achievement, or document proving ability or identity.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    documentary or electronic evidence that a person has certain status or privileges

Examples

  • An internship is the most important credential for entering the job market.

  • May I see your credentials, please?

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
3
Citations
3

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meaning

  1. Evidence of skill or excellence.

adjective

Extra meaning

  1. Pertaining to or serving as an introduction or recommendation (to someone).

verb

Extra meaning

  1. to furnish with credentials

More examples

In context

  • The computer verifies the user's credentials before allowing them to log on.

  • their credential letters on both sides

  • School superintendents, principals, and teachers are currently credentialed only by the state.

Quick test

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Question 1 · Quick check

She showed her official blank before entering the secured building.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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Origin

noun

From Medieval Latin crēdentiālis (“giving authority”), from Latin crēdentia (“trust”).