What does credentials mean?

Definitions for credentials
cre·den·tials

This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word credentials.

Princeton's WordNet

  1. certificate, certification, credential, credentialsnoun

    a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts

Wiktionary

  1. credentialsnoun

    Documentary evidence of someone's right to credit or authority, especially such a document given to an ambassador by a country.

Wikipedia

  1. credentials

    A credential is a piece of any document that details a qualification, competence, or authority issued to an individual by a third party with a relevant or de facto authority or assumed competence to do so. Examples of credentials include academic diplomas, academic degrees, certifications, security clearances, identification documents, badges, passwords, user names, keys, powers of attorney, and so on. Sometimes publications, such as scientific papers or books, may be viewed as similar to credentials by some people, especially if the publication was peer reviewed or made in a well-known journal or reputable publisher.

ChatGPT

  1. credentials

    Credentials are qualifications, experiences, or evidence of authority or competence that make a person suitable or eligible for a particular role, activity, or task. They often come in the form of certificates, degrees, licenses, or other documents obtained from reliable sources or institutions, reflecting an individual's skill, expertise, or knowledge in a specific field or area.

Matched Categories

How to pronounce credentials?

How to say credentials in sign language?

Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of credentials in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of credentials in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of credentials in a Sentence

  1. Kingman Brewster, Jr.:

    It is satisfying for the descendant of a dissident refugee from Elizabeth I to present his credentials to Elizabeth II.

  2. Kapil Kaul:

    It is critical to have a world class board led by a chairman with proven credentials.

  3. Elizabeth Wydra:

    The bench of Black women attorneys with stellar credentials is extremely deep.

  4. Scott Huffmon:

    She very very successfully branded herself as the jobs governor, but she kept her conservative credentials by railing against Obamacare and toeing the line on things that conservatives care about. She has been able to keep a foot in both worlds for a while. And now she is breaking away from being simply a Southern to becoming a national Republican.

  5. Chuck Grassley:

    For more than three decades, Justice Kennedy served with great distinction on the Supreme Court of the United States, i expect the President will soon nominate someone for the Senate to consider. I encourage the President to choose a nominee with the credentials, intellect and commitment to the rule of law necessary to serve on Supreme Court.

Popularity rank by frequency of use

credentials#10000#11607#100000

Translations for credentials

From our Multilingual Translation Dictionary

Get even more translations for credentials »

Translation

Find a translation for the credentials definition in other languages:

Select another language:

  • - Select -
  • 简体中文 (Chinese - Simplified)
  • 繁體中文 (Chinese - Traditional)
  • Español (Spanish)
  • Esperanto (Esperanto)
  • 日本語 (Japanese)
  • Português (Portuguese)
  • Deutsch (German)
  • العربية (Arabic)
  • Français (French)
  • Русский (Russian)
  • ಕನ್ನಡ (Kannada)
  • 한국어 (Korean)
  • עברית (Hebrew)
  • Gaeilge (Irish)
  • Українська (Ukrainian)
  • اردو (Urdu)
  • Magyar (Hungarian)
  • मानक हिन्दी (Hindi)
  • Indonesia (Indonesian)
  • Italiano (Italian)
  • தமிழ் (Tamil)
  • Türkçe (Turkish)
  • తెలుగు (Telugu)
  • ภาษาไทย (Thai)
  • Tiếng Việt (Vietnamese)
  • Čeština (Czech)
  • Polski (Polish)
  • Bahasa Indonesia (Indonesian)
  • Românește (Romanian)
  • Nederlands (Dutch)
  • Ελληνικά (Greek)
  • Latinum (Latin)
  • Svenska (Swedish)
  • Dansk (Danish)
  • Suomi (Finnish)
  • فارسی (Persian)
  • ייִדיש (Yiddish)
  • հայերեն (Armenian)
  • Norsk (Norwegian)
  • English (English)

Word of the Day

Would you like us to send you a FREE new word definition delivered to your inbox daily?

Please enter your email address:


Citation

Use the citation below to add this definition to your bibliography:

Style:MLAChicagoAPA

"credentials." Definitions.net. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 6 Jun 2024. <https://www.definitions.net/definition/credentials>.

Discuss these credentials definitions with the community:

0 Comments

    Are we missing a good definition for credentials? Don't keep it to yourself...

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Chrome

    Get instant definitions for any word that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Firefox

    Get instant definitions for any word that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Browse Definitions.net

    Quiz

    Are you a words master?

    »
    making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
    A scrutiny
    B assault
    C accommodation
    D value

    Nearby & related entries:

    Alternative searches for credentials: