Word
credentials
Phoneticscre·den·tials, stress on the second syllable
US/kɹəˈdɛnʃəɫz/
UK/kɹɪdˈɛnʃəlz/
Definitions
01qualifications
B2 · Upper Intermediate Plural noun
n. documents or experiences that prove you have the skills or right to do a job.
n. documents or certificates proving a person's identity or qualifications, often used to establish professional or academic authority.
“The new manager has impressive credentials from some of the best companies in the world.”
“Before hiring the consultant, the board spent several days verifying her academic credentials and reviewing her previous project successes.”
Usage
Usually plural; rarely used in the singular form in general contexts.
Synonyms
02login information
B2 · Upper Intermediate Plural noun Computing Technical
n. the username and password you use to enter a website or computer system.
n. the set of information, such as a username and password, used to verify a user's identity for digital access.
“Please do not share your login credentials with anyone else for security reasons.”
“The system administrator reset all user credentials after the security breach was detected on the main server.”
Usage
In technical contexts, this refers specifically to the pair of identifiers required for authentication.
Synonyms
03official documents
C1 · Advanced Plural noun Law Formal
n. official papers that give someone, like an ambassador, the power to represent their country.
n. formal documents, such as letters of credence, that authorize a person to act as a representative or ambassador.
“The ambassador presented his credentials to the president during a formal ceremony.”
“The diplomatic envoy was unable to begin negotiations until his credentials had been formally accepted by the host government.”
Synonyms
Real-World Examples
“As one-third of the sketch-group-of-their-generation, Sheeps , and now head writer on the hit Saturday Night Live UK , he doesn’t lack credentials for a tilt at standup.” “At the end of last week Glasgow University said it would also investigate Arday’s academic credentials.” “To reach a controller through a secure gateway or encrypted service, a hacker would have to steal remote-access credentials, or break into the gateway or private network, or get control of an operator’s workstation.” “A deserved 2-1 away win over their divisional rivals Derby in the Carabao Cup last weekend further proved their credentials.” Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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