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credential

UK
/krɪˈdɛnʃəl/
US
/krɪˈdɛnʃəl/

Translations

credentialnoun
credentials
pl
UK
/krɪˈdɛnʃəl/
US
/krɪˈdɛnʃəl/
He presented his credentials to the security officer.
Он предъявил своё удостоверение сотруднику службы безопасности.
She has the credentials to prove her expertise in the field.
У неё есть диплом, подтверждающий её опыт в этой области.
The journalist received his credentials to cover the event.
Журналист получил аккредитацию для освещения мероприятия.
Additional translations
верительная грамота
Synonyms
certificate
evidence
testimony
document
authorization
license
diploma
qualification
credentialverb
credentialed
Past Simple
credentialed
Past Participle
credentialing
Gerund
UK
/krɪˈden.ʃəl/
US
/krəˈdɛn.ʃəl/
Used to mean ‘provide or authorize with credentials’.
credentialadjective
Attributive use, esp. in computing/security (e.g. ‘credential theft’).

Definitions

credentialnoun
A qualification, achievement, quality, or aspect of a person's background, especially when used to indicate their suitability for something.
She presented her credentials to the hiring committee to prove her expertise in the field.
A document or certificate proving a person's identity or qualifications.
The diplomat showed his credentials to the border officials to gain entry into the country.
In computing, a piece of information—such as a username, password, or digital certificate—used to verify the identity of a user, device, or process.
The application never stores user credentials in plain text.
credentialverb
To provide (someone or something) with credentials; to attest to the qualifications or legitimacy of.
The medical board must credential every physician before practice privileges are granted.
credentialadjective
Relating to or involving credentials, especially in the context of authentication or security.
The breach was caused by credential misuse within the network.
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