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credential

3 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. credential (noun)
  2. credential (verb)
  3. credentials committee (noun)

2credential

noun

Definition of CREDENTIAL

1
: something that gives a title to credit or confidence; also : qualification 3a
2
plural : testimonials or certified documents showing that a person is entitled to credit or has a right to exercise official power
3
: certificate, diploma
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Examples of CREDENTIAL

  1. My experience as a manager is my strongest credential.

First Known Use of CREDENTIAL

1655

Rhymes with CREDENTIAL

demential, essential, potential

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