noun

credential

credential, qualification, reference

She has the right credentials for the job.

She has the right credentials for the job.

Press credentials are required for entry.

Press credentials are required for entry.

((credentials)) ((for sth.)) qualifications for (sth.) She has the right credentials for the job.

Synonyms: qualification, certificate, reference, testimonial

From Latin 'credere' (to believe). It refers to documents or qualities that make someone believable or trustworthy.

Think of 'credentials' as the documents that make others 'believe' (cred-) you are qualified.

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