credential

Pronunciation: /kɹɪˈdɛnʃəl/

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts

Etymology

From Medieval Latin crēdentiālis (“giving authority”), from Latin crēdentia (“trust”).

In classic literature

Synonyms

certificate, certification, credentials

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
document
Narrower (hyponyms)
diploma, teaching certificate, birth certificate, bill of health, probate, registration

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