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Credential

//kɹɪˈdɛnʃəl// adj, noun, verb, slang

Definitions

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

    "their credential letters on both sides"

Noun
  1. 1
    documentary or electronic evidence that a person has certain status or privileges in-plural

    "May I see your credentials, please?"

  2. 2
    a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts wordnet
  3. 3
    Evidence of skill or excellence. informal

    "They deserved their half-time lead and looked fully in control until Brazil made changes at the break and began to show their credentials in attack."

Verb
  1. 1
    to furnish with credentials

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

Etymology

Etymology 1

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

Etymology 2

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

Etymology 3

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

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