credentials

/krəˈdenʃəlz/ /krɪˈdenʃəlz/

Meanings

noun

(chiefly in the plural) documentary or electronic evidence that a person has certain status or privileges

Examples :

"May I see your credentials, please?"

verb

To furnish with credentials

Examples :

"The university credentialed the new professor with her doctorate and teaching experience. "

job business organization toeic

noun

Documentary evidence of someone's right to credit or authority, especially such a document given to an ambassador by a country.

Examples :

"The new teacher showed her credentials to the principal to prove she was qualified to teach. "

politics government nation right state job organization achievement toeic

Related Words

documentary noun

/ˌdɒk.jəˈmɛn.tɹi/ /ˌdɑ.kjəˈmɛn.(tɚ.)ɹi/

A film, TV program, publication etc. which presents a social, political, scientific or historical subject in a factual or informative manner.

"The documentary about the history of our school showed how it was founded and how it changed over time. "

privileges noun

/ˈpɹɪv(ɪ)lɪdʒɪz/

(ecclesiastical law) An exemption from certain laws granted by the Pope.

"Historically, certain religious orders were granted privileges by the Pope, exempting them from some canonical laws. "

credentialed verb

/krəˈdenʃəld/ /krɪˈdenʃəld/

To furnish with credentials

"The organization credentialed Dr. Lee to conduct research on childhood diseases. "

university noun

/juːnɪˈvɜːsətiː/ /junɨˈvɝsəti/

Institution of higher education (typically accepting students from the age of about 17 or 18, depending on country, but in some exceptional cases able to take younger students) where subjects are studied and researched in depth and degrees are offered.

"My older sister is attending university to study engineering. "

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

electronic adjective

/ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɒn.ɪk/ /ɪˌlɛkˈtɹɑn.ɪk/

: Of or pertaining to an electron or electrons.

"The electronic configuration of atoms is important in chemistry class. "

professor noun

/pɹəˈfɛsə/ /pɹəˈfɛsɚ/

The most senior rank for an academic at a university or similar institution, informally also known as "full professor." Abbreviated Prof.

"Professor Smith, the head of the history department, gave a fascinating lecture on the Roman Empire. "

experience noun

/ɪkˈspɪə.ɹɪəns/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.əns/

The effect upon the judgment or feelings produced by any event, whether witnessed or participated in; personal and direct impressions as contrasted with description or fancies; personal acquaintance; actual enjoyment or suffering.

"It was an experience he would not soon forget."

doctorate noun

/ˈdɒk.tə.ɹeɪt/ /ˈdɑk.təɹ.eɪt/

The highest degree awarded by a university faculty.

"After years of research, Maria finally earned her doctorate in biology. "

ambassador noun

/æmˈbæs.ə.də(ɹ)/ /æmˈbæs.ə.dɚ/

A minister of the highest rank sent to a foreign court to represent there his sovereign or country. (Sometimes called ambassador-in-residence)

"The ambassador from France delivered a speech to the student body about French culture. "

principal noun

/ˈpɹɪnsəpəl/ /ˈpɹɪnsəp̬əl/

The money originally invested or loaned, on which basis interest and returns are calculated.

"A portion of your mortgage payment goes to reduce the principal, and the rest covers interest."

authority noun

/ɔːˈθɒɹəti/ /əˈθɑɹəti/

The power to enforce rules or give orders.

"I have the authority to penalise the staff in my department, but not the authority to sack them."