credential.
Pertaining to or serving as an introduction or recommendation (to someone).
Meaning & usage
Pertaining to or serving as an introduction or recommendation (to someone).
Where this word comes from
From Medieval Latin crēdentiālis (“giving authority”), from Latin crēdentia (“trust”).
documentary or electronic evidence that a person has certain status or privileges
May I see your credentials, please?
The computer verifies the user's credentials before allowing them to log on.
Evidence of skill or excellence.
Where this word comes from
From Medieval Latin crēdentiālis (“giving authority”), from Latin crēdentia (“trust”).
to furnish with credentials
Where this word comes from
From Medieval Latin crēdentiālis (“giving authority”), from Latin crēdentia (“trust”).
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