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adjective cre·den·tial \kri-ˈden(t)-shəl\

Definition of credential

: warranting credit or confidence —used chiefly in the phrase credential letters

Recent Examples of credential from the Web

May 19: Honors and scholars awards ceremony, ROTC Commissioning and Teacher Credential Ceremony May 20-21: Commencement exercises.

— wendy fawthrop, Orange County Register, "CSUF graduating students get a jump on real-world jobs," 9 May 2017

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Origin and Etymology of credential

see credence

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First Known Use: 15th century

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noun cre·den·tial

Definition of credential

1 : something that gives a title to credit or confidence; also : qualification 3a the applicant with the best credentials
2 credentials plural : testimonials or certified documents showing that a person is entitled to credit or has a right to exercise official power a doctor's credentials
3 : certificate, diploma

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Examples of credential in a Sentence

My experience as a manager is my strongest credential.

Recent Examples of credential from the Web

By antebellum political guidelines, Adams seemed like a natural choice for the nation’s highest office in 1824: a seasoned diplomat with founding-era family credentials.

— sara georgini, Smithsonian, "John Quincy Adams Kept a Diary and Didn’t Skimp on the Details," 11 July 2017
Councilwoman Elsie Franklin, D-Gary, it's been a long time since the county has had a surveyor with engineer credentials.

— craig lyons, Post-Tribune, "Council considers raise for county surveyor," 6 July 2017
The Republican Party of Kentucky's executive director, Sarah Pickerel, also criticized Beshear on Thursday and said Regina Stivers's credentials are beyond reproach.

— morgan watkins, The Courier-Journal, "GOP women accuse Beshear of sexist remarks about Regina Stivers, Senate president's wife," 29 June 2017
For most of its 28-year history, Lexus has successfully marketed its quality and customer service credentials.

— david welch, Bloomberg.com, "Lexus Loses Its Luster in J.D. Power Quality Study," 21 June 2017
Chabot, who will return to Cal Poly in the fall to pursue a teaching credential, wants to teach first or second grade and maybe someday become a school principal.

— emily deruy, The Mercury News, "Camille Chabot of ‘Camille Strong’ campaign to graduate from Cal Poly after cancer battle," 16 June 2017
More than 110 journalists from Brazil, France, Japan, China and other nations sought credentials to cover the event.

— peter rowe, sandiegouniontribune.com, "For UC San Diego, the Dalai Lama's visit has global impact — for better or worse," 15 June 2017
The OPSO has not said how or why Landrieu received the credential.

— ken daley, NOLA.com, "State Supreme Court denies Kenneth Landrieu's bid for judge trial on gun charge," 12 June 2017
Though not entirely new, Alabama has not delved into micro-credentials, which signify additional areas of learning for teachers.

— trisha powell crain, AL.com, "How does Alabama improve teaching, student achievement? Here's a plan," 10 June 2017

Origin and Etymology of credential

see credence

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First Known Use: 1655

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credential

verb cre·den·tial

Definition of credential

credentialed

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credentialled

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credentialing

also

credentialling

transitive verb
: to furnish with credentials … to credential adequate academic performance … — K. Patricia Cross journalists who have been credentialed by the Secret Service