credential

Meanings

• noun

  A document or certificate attesting to one's identity, qualifications, or membership in a particular organization.

  - "John showed his credentials to the immigration officer."
  - "The university required applicants to submit their credentials for admission."
  - "The company asked for the employee's credentials before granting access to the database."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with credential
seal , veil , ail , mail , ale , whale

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Homonyms

Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

1. credential () : A belief or trust
   

2. credential () : A debtor
   

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. credential (Spanish) : belief, trust
   

2. credential (Italian) : creditor
   

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Variants

List of all variants of credential that leads to same result
credential , credentials , credentialed , credentialing , credentialled , credentialling

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Forms

Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

credentials are usually singular in form, but can be used in the plural form to refer to multiple documents or certificates.

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The word 'credential' comes from the Latin 'credentialis', meaning 'trustworthy' or 'believable'. It derives from the verb 'credere', which means 'to believe'.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The term 'credentials' has been used in the tech industry to refer to digital certificates or authentication tokens.

2. In medieval Europe, pilgrims would carry 'credentials' to prove they had completed a pilgrimage and were entitled to certain privileges.

3. The term 'credentials' is also used in the military to refer to the documents and qualifications required for promotion or assignment to a new unit.

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Related Concepts

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1. identity document: A document that establishes the identity of an individual, such as a driver's license or passport.

2. certification: The process of verifying that an individual or organization meets certain qualifications or standards.

3. authentication: The process of verifying the validity of a user, device, or system.

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Culture

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In literature, 'credentials' have been used to signify proof of identity or qualifications. In art, there are paintings depicting the exchange of credentials as a symbol of trust and authority. In music, there are songs about the importance of having the right credentials to achieve one's goals.

How to Memorize "credential"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a document with your name, photo, and qualifications printed on it. Imagine holding it in your hand and showing it to someone as proof of your identity or qualifications.
   - Visualize a file or database containing your credentials that you can access with a password or other authentication method.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'credentials' with the idea of trust and proof of identity or qualifications.
   - Associate the word 'credentials' with the idea of gaining access to something or achieving a goal.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym CREDIT to remember the definition of credentials: Certification, Registration, Education, Degree, Identity, and Transcript.
   - Use the phrase 'proof in hand' to help remember the meaning of credentials.

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