noun · formal
credential
/krəˈdɛnʃəl/cre·DEN·tial
a qualification, achievement, or piece of information that proves someone's identity or ability; often used for login details or official certificates
Examples
“University credentials are often required for academic job applications.”
“Make sure your online credentials are secure to prevent unauthorised access.”
“In Part 3 you might discuss why employers check candidates' credentials.”
Band 8 sentence
“Organisations must both verify applicants' credentials and ensure that any stored authentication data is encrypted.”
Collocations
- verify credentials
- educational credentials
Word family
Common mistakes
certificate→credential
password→credentials
Say it for a higher band
5password→6certificate→7+credential
Synonyms
qualification
Easily confused
qualification
“Employers often request educational qualifications and other credentials during recruitment.”
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