credentials

Meanings

• noun

  Information used to identify or authenticate a person or entity.

  - "The applicant must provide their credentials to be considered for the job."
  - "The credentials of the suspect were checked by the police."
  - "The university requires students to submit their academic credentials."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with credentials
reminiscences , prestidigitations , obligations

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Homophones

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1. credentials (English) : noun, relating to belief or trust
   

2. credentials (Spanish) : papers, certificates
   

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Variants

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

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'credentialis', meaning 'relating to belief or trust'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'credentials' was first used in the English language in the 15th century.

2. In the Middle Ages, pilgrims would carry 'credentials' (papers) issued by churches to prove they had visited holy sites.

3. The term 'credentials' is also used in computer science to refer to data that identifies a system or user.

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Related Concepts

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1. Authentication: The process of verifying the identity of a person or entity.

2. Identity verification: The process of confirming the identity of an individual.

3. Access control: The practice of limiting access to resources based on certain criteria.

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Culture

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In various contexts, credentials can represent academic qualifications, professional certifications, or even personal accomplishments. They serve as evidence of one's expertise, trustworthiness, or eligibility.

How to Memorize "credentials"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a folder containing various documents like degrees, certificates, and ID cards. These represent your credentials.

2. associate
   

   - Associate credentials with the idea of trust, reliability, and qualification.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym CREDIT: Certification, References, Education, Degrees, ID, and Transcripts.

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