About The Word Credential

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Credential

Credential Meaning & Definition
Credential Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Credential?

[n] a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts

Synonyms | Synonyms for Credential: certificate | certification | credentials

Related Terms | Find terms related to Credential: advocacy | advocating | advocation | affidavit | attestation | authority | authorization | bill of health | certificate | certificate of character | certificate of proficiency | certification | character | character reference | deposition | diploma | letter of introduction | navicert | notarized statement | note | patronage | recommend | recommendation | reference | sheepskin | sworn statement | testamur | testimonial | ticket | visa | vise | voucher | warrant | warranty | witness

See Also | bill of health | birth certificate | card | certificate of incorporation | commission | diploma | document | identity card | military commission | papers | probate | probate will | registration | sheepskin | teacher's certificate | teaching certificate | written document

Credential In Webster's Dictionary

\Cre*den"tial\ (kr[-e]*d[e^]n"shal), a. [Cf. It. credenziale, fr. LL. credentia. See {Credence}.] Giving a title or claim to credit or confidence; accrediting. Their credential letters on both sides. --Camden.
\Cre*den"tial\, n. [Cf. It. credenziale.] 1. That which gives a title to credit or confidence. 2. pl. Testimonials showing that a person is entitled to credit, or has right to exercise official power, as the letters given by a government to an ambassador or envoy, or a certificate that one is a duly elected delegate. The committee of estates excepted against the credentials of the English commissioners. --Whitelocke. Had they not shown undoubted credentials from the Divine Person who sent them on such a message. --Addison.

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