credential — a qualification, achievement, personal quality, or aspect of a person's background, especially when used to indicate their suitability for something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a qualification, achievement, personal quality, or aspect of a person's background, especially when used to indicate their suitability for something
Pronunciation (IPA): /krɪˈdenʃəl/
Example Sentences
- The ambassador presented his credentials to the foreign minister.
- The spy's fake credentials were so convincing that even his own mother would have hired him as a babysitter.
- Before accepting the job offer, the company thoroughly checked his professional credentials.
credential
NOUN[/krɪˈdenʃəl/]
a qualification, achievement, personal quality, or aspect of a person's background, especially when used to indicate their suitability for something
She presents her credential at the hospital entrance before starting her first shift.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'credere' (to believe, to trust), the word originally referred to documentary evidence or qualification that warrants trust in a person. It evolved to denote documents or certificates that serve as proof of one's authority, competence, or right to perform certain duties.
Breakdown
cred- (from Latin credere, meaning 'to believe' or 'to trust') + -ential (relating to or concerning; suffix forming adjectives). The structure literally means 'relating to trust or belief.'
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📝Examples
“The ambassador presented his credentials to the foreign minister.”
“The spy's fake credentials were so convincing that even his own mother would have hired him as a babysitter.”
“Before accepting the job offer, the company thoroughly checked his professional credentials.”
“Her cooking credentials include burning water and setting off the smoke alarm with toast.”
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