|
|
Definition of Credential
1. Noun. A document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts.
Generic synonyms: Document, Papers, Written Document
Specialized synonyms: Certificate Of Incorporation, Birth Certificate, Diploma, Sheepskin, Commission, Military Commission, Bill Of Health, Registration, Teacher's Certificate, Teaching Certificate, Probate, Probate Will
Derivative terms: Certificate, Certificate, Certify, Certify, Certify
Definition of Credential
1. a. Giving a title or claim to credit or confidence; accrediting.
2. n. That which gives a title to credit or confidence.
Definition of Credential
1. Adjective. of, pertaining to or entitling to credit or authority ¹
2. Noun. (chiefly in the plural) Documentary evidence that a person has certain status or privileges ¹
3. Verb. To furnish with credentials. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Credential
1. [v -TIALLED, -TIALLING, -TIALS, -TIALED, -TIALING]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Credential
Literary usage of Credential
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The American Monthly Magazine by Daughters of the American Revolution (1898)
"We are waiting so that we can have tIme report of the Credential Committee. ...
that we are waiting and will have the report of time Credential Committee, ..."
2. Journal of the Proceedings of the ... Annual Convention of the Protestant by Episcopal Church, Episcopal Church Diocese of Michigan, Diocese of Michigan (1914)
"... the church in which the Convention is to be held printed on the credential
card of the Lay Delegate. The following resolution offered by Rev. Chas. I,. ..."
3. Letters and Other Writings of James Madison by James Madison (1865)
"It is justified by the Documents, among which are the original credential and
instructions from the Governor of Canada, and an original despatch from the ..."
4. Curran and his contemporaries by Charles Phillips (1850)
"I insert it, not merely as my credential to the reader, but because I cherish it
as a precious and flattering relic of a friendship which was the honour and ..."
5. Contracting for Managed Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services: A Guide by Stephen Moss (2000)
"Credentialing and Credential Verification Establishing credentialing standards
for providers allows the purchaser to ensure the qualifications of ..."
Other Resources:
