credential

Meaning

Adj

Pertaining to or serving as an introduction or recommendation (to someone).

Noun

1. (in-plural) documentary or electronic evidence that a person has certain status or privileges
2. (informal) Evidence of skill or excellence.

Verb

to furnish with credentials

Synonyms

certificate

credentials

certification

testimonial

degree

diploma

enfranchisement

ratification

scrip

support

voucher

attest

letters of credence

authority

avowal

confirmations

Translations

credencial

credencial

πιστοποιητικό

ehliyet

certificat

διαπιστευτήριο

geloofsbrief

credenziale

delil

lettre

feuille

confirmation

Credential

témoignage

endós

Pronounced as (IPA)

/kɹɪˈdɛnʃəl/

Etymology

From Medieval Latin crēdentiālis (“giving authority”), from Latin crēdentia (“trust”).