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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024cre•den•tial /krɪˈdɛnʃəl/USA pronunciation n. [countable]Usually, credentials. [plural]- evidence of a person's identity, position, etc., usually in written form: No one is admitted without credentials.
- anything that provides the basis for confidence, as in one's qualifications:His credentials for the new job are impressive.
See -cred-. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024cre•den•tial (kri den′shəl),USA pronunciation n. - Usually, credentials.
- evidence of authority, status, rights, entitlement to privileges, or the like, usually in written form:Only those with the proper credentials are admitted.
- anything that provides the basis for confidence, belief, credit, etc.
v.t. - to grant credentials to, esp. educational and professional ones:She has been credentialed to teach math.
adj. - providing the basis for confidence, belief, credit, etc.
- Medieval Latin crēdenti(a) credence + -al1
- late Middle English credencial 1425–75
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: credential /krɪˈdɛnʃəl/ n - something that entitles a person to confidence, authority, etc
- (plural) a letter or certificate giving evidence of the bearer's identity or competence
adj - entitling one to confidence, authority, etc
Etymology: 16th Century: from Medieval Latin crēdentia credit, trust; see credencecreˈdentialed adj |