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
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as in approves
to give official acceptance of as satisfactory
She was credentialed as a speech pathologist in August.
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The bill also approves a request for a payment-in-lieu-of-taxes (PILOT) agreement.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026 -
Council approves the final list.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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When production for the show's latest installment begins in May, the cast and crew are heading to Greece and Monaco, Netflix confirms to PEOPLE.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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The early evidence confirms this is exactly what has happened.—
Stephen Moore,
Boston Herald,
10 Apr. 2026
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Founded in 1935, the Lake Forest Caucus vets residents interested in serving on city boards and commissions and endorses candidates for local offices, including mayor, City Council, and the city’s two local public school boards.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
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The cops are rendered so clueless and so steadfast in their stupidity, the series accidentally endorses ACAB.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
18 Mar. 2026
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The Songwriters Hall of Fame inducts both non-performers and performers alike each year.—
Ilana Kaplan,
PEOPLE,
21 Jan. 2026
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The contract establishes minimum wage rates for daily and weekly work and inducts intimacy coordinators into the union health and pension plans.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Dec. 2025
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For starters the World Cup is run by the same organization, FIFA, which sanctions virtually every level of soccer globally, from the men’s and women’s World Cups, to confederation competitions including the UEFA Championships and the Copa América, to most major age-group tournaments.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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An autocratic government that sanctions violence.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
4 Feb. 2026
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County leaders say the announcement validates years of work and hundreds of millions of dollars in public investment.—
Zachary Hansen,
AJC.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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Trial validates low-cost strike capability The test took place at BAE Systems’ flight test development center in Warton, Lancashire.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Apr. 2026
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And Jeff Aaron was confirmed, 26-10, to the Public Employee Relations Commission, which certifies unions and resolves labor and employment disputes.—
Alexandra Glorioso,
Miami Herald,
10 Mar. 2026
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Those applying for children with a disability must submit a firm that certifies the student’s disability, an evaluation and/or a Texas individualized education plan.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
4 Feb. 2026
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Anglicanism traditionally affirms scripture as primary, interpreted through reason and tradition.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 Mar. 2026
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As other courts have recognized and the CFTC affirms, Kalshi is subject to federal jurisdiction.—
Contessa Brewer,
CNBC,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Credentials.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/credentials. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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