credential

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

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

   their credential letters on both sides

2. 2
   noun

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

   May I see your credentials, please?

3. 3
   noun

   Evidence of skill or excellence.

   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.

4. 4
   verb

   to furnish with credentials

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

5. 5
   noun

   a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts

Etymology

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