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Word: Credential
Speech Type: Noun
late Middle English (in Scots): from medieval Latin credentialis, from credentia (see credence). The original use was as an adjective in the sense ‘giving credence to, recommending’, frequently in credential letters or papers, hence credentials (mid 17th century)
krɪˈdɛnʃl
a qualification, achievement, quality, or aspect of a person's background, especially when used to indicate their suitability for something
Short Definition:qualification or quality indicating suitability
Examples:- recruitment is based mainly on academic credentials
Word: Credential
Speech Type: Verb
krɪˈdɛnʃl
provide with credentials
Short Definition:provide with credentials
Examples:- his campaign has refused to credential any reporter from that outlet
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