credential

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   A qualification, achievement, or document that proves someone's status, skill, or right to do something.

   She has impressive credentials for the teaching job.

2. 2
   noun

   Evidence of skill, experience, or excellence.

   The team showed their credentials with a stunning victory.

3. 3
   verb

   To officially grant someone the qualifications or authority to do something.

   Teachers in the state must be credentialed before they can work.

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

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