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| cre·den·tial [ krə dénshəl ] |
noun (plural cre·den·tials) |
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1. proof of ability or trustworthiness: a certificate, letter, or experience that qualifies somebody to do something
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2. authentication: anything that provides authentication for a claim
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plural noun cre·den·tials |
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official identification: a letter, badge, or other official identification that confirms somebody's position or status
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transitive verb (past and past participle cre·den·tialed, present participle cre·den·tial·ing, 3rd person present singular cre·den·tials) |
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give somebody credentials: to provide somebody with official credentials
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| [15th century. < medieval Latin credentialis "entitling confidence" < credentia (see credence)] |
