credential
UK/kri'denʃәl/US
TOEFLC2
Definitions
n.
A qualification, achievement, or document that proves a person's identity or fitness for something
资历，资格证明；（证明身份或能力的）凭证
Root Breakdown
Root-derived+
-entperforming, being in a state
+
-ialrelating to, having the nature of
=credential
cred (believe/trust) + -ial = literally "a thing that makes you believable." A credential is whatever proof says 'trust this person' — a license, a degree, a letter of authority.
Root cred still carries 12 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.academic credentials学术资历
- 2.professional credentials专业资质
- 3.present one's credentials出示证件/资历
Example Sentences
- 1.
He had to present a credential before entering the lab.
- 2.
The degree serves as a credential for the job.