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credentials

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Definitions

n.

The qualifications, achievements, or documents that prove someone's identity or suitability

资历,资质;身份证明(文件)

n.

A username and password or similar data used to log in to a system

(登录用的)凭证,账号密码

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
credbelieve, trust
+
-entperforming, being in a state
+
-ialplural
+
-splural
=credentials

The plural of credential, but it has its own life: 'credentials' usually means the whole bundle of qualifications you show to prove yourself — and in computing, the login data (username/password) that proves who you are to a system.

Root cred still carries 12 more words

Common Collocations

  • 1.impressive credentials亮眼的资历
  • 2.login credentials登录凭证
  • 3.check someone's credentials核查某人的资质

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The journalist showed her press credentials at the door.

  • 2.

    The candidate has impressive academic credentials.

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