Synonyms of credentials

credentials 1 of 2

plural noun

as in qualification

a skill, an ability, or knowledge that makes a person able to do a particular job

she certainly has the credentials for the position

Synonyms & Similar Words

• qualification
• expertise
• capability
• ability
• stuff
• talent
• goods
• aptitude
• competence
• competency
• proficiency
• capacity
• knack
• facility
• mastery
• gift
• faculty
• flair
• fitness
• suitability
• specialty
• know-how
• speciality
• command
• endowment
• mastership
• potentiality
• forte
• genius
• specialism
• métier
• strong suit
• metier
• suitableness
• long suit
• makings

credentials

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of credential

as in approves

to give official acceptance of as satisfactory

She was credentialed as a speech pathologist in August.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• approves
• confirms
• endorses
• inducts
• sanctions
• indorses
• certifies
• validates
• affirms
• commissions
• privileges
• accredits
• licenses
• installs
• okays
• permits
• initiates
• inaugurates
• instates
• clears
• lets
• OKs
• qualifies
• entitles
• allows
• swears in
• enables
• vests
• licences
• charters
• warrants
• authorizes
• empowers
• enfranchises
• invests

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• blocks
• denies
• prevents
• bars
• bans
• shuts out
• inhibits
• constrains
• excludes
• stops
• discourages
• hinders
• holds back
• impedes
• obstructs
• disallows
• prohibits
• disfranchises
• forbids
• disbars
• vetoes
• outlaws
• disqualifies
• disenfranchises
• proscribes
• enjoins
• interdicts