Credential

Origin

From Medieval Latin credentialis ("giving authority"), from credentia ("trust")

Adjective

1. of, pertaining to or entitling to credit or authority
• Camdentheir credential letters on both sides

Noun

1. (chiefly in the plural) documentary evidence that a person has certain status or privilegesMay I see your credentials, please?

Full definition of credential

Verb

1. to furnish with credentials
• School superintendents, principals, and teachers are currently credentialed only by the state.
• 2009, March 7, By Patrick Walters, Rudd orders worldwide push for UN seat, The newly credentialled ambassador to the Holy See is already in the PM's good books.

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