Meaning of CREDENTIAL
| Pronunciation: | | kri'denshul
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| | Definition: | | [n] a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts |
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| | Synonyms: | | certificate, certification, credentials |
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| | See Also: | | bill of health, birth certificate, card, certificate of incorporation, commission, diploma, document, identity card, military commission, papers, probate, probate will, registration, sheepskin, teacher's certificate, teaching certificate, written document | |
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\Cre*den"tial\ (kr[-e]*d[e^]n"shal), a. [Cf. It.
credenziale, fr. LL. credentia. See {Credence}.]
Giving a title or claim to credit or confidence; accrediting.
Their credential letters on both sides. --Camden.
\Cre*den"tial\, n. [Cf. It. credenziale.]
1. That which gives a title to credit or confidence.
2. pl. Testimonials showing that a person is entitled to
credit, or has right to exercise official power, as the
letters given by a government to an ambassador or envoy,
or a certificate that one is a duly elected delegate.
The committee of estates excepted against the
credentials of the English commissioners.
--Whitelocke.
Had they not shown undoubted credentials from the
Divine Person who sent them on such a message.
--Addison.
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| | Related Terms: | | advocacy, advocating, advocation, affidavit, attestation, authority, authorization, bill of health, certificate, certificate of character, certificate of proficiency, certification, character, character reference, deposition, diploma, letter of introduction, navicert, notarized statement, note, patronage, recommend, recommendation, reference, sheepskin, sworn statement, testamur, testimonial, ticket, visa, vise, voucher, warrant, warranty, witness |
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