What does "credential" mean?

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

How do you pronounce "credential"?

Pronounced //kɹɪˈdɛnʃəl//.

Common synonyms include: certificate, accomplishments, accountant, accredit, accredited, advocacy.

/kɹɪˈdɛnʃəl/ adj, noun, verb, slang

adj, noun, verb, slang ·Common ·High school level

Noun

1
documentary or electronic evidence that a person has certain status or privileges in-plural
"May I see your credentials, please?"
2
a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts wordnet
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
to furnish with credentials
"School superintendents, principals, and teachers are currently credentialed only by the state."

Adjective

1
Pertaining to or serving as an introduction or recommendation (to someone).
"their credential letters on both sides"

"Earning a post-secondary degree or credential is a prerequisite for 21st century jobs, and one that everyone should be able to afford."

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