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Credential

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Noun

1. certificate, certification, credential, credentials

a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.


Credential

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noun
1. 
something that entitles a person to confidence, authority, etc
2. (plural)
a letter or certificate giving evidence of the bearer's identity or competence
adjective
3. 
entitling one to confidence, authority, etc

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Credential

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adjective
1.  Rare
entitling to credit, confidence, etc.; accrediting
noun [usually pl.]
2. 
anything giving evidence that someone is entitled to or deserving of credit, confidence, etc.
3. 
a document that serves as official proof of a person's position, authority, etc.; specif., letters of credence
verb transitiveWord forms: creˈdentialed or creˈdentialing
4. 
to furnish with credentials

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Credential

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n.
1. That which entitles one to confidence, credit, or authority.
2. credentials Evidence or testimonials concerning one's right to credit, confidence, or authority: The new ambassador presented her credentials to the president.
tr.v. cre·den·tialed, cre·den·tial·ing, cre·den·tials
Usage Problem
To supply with credentials: "trained, professional, credentialed child care" (Lee Salk).

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