credentials

cre-den-tials · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Qualifications, achievements, or qualities that make someone suitable for something.

  2. 2.

    Documents that prove a person's identity or qualifications.

  3. 3.

    (computing) Information used to verify identity for access to a system, such as a username and password.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    login credentials — username and password for accessing a system
  • •
    present one's credentials — to show proof of identity or authority
  • •
    impeccable credentials — outstanding qualifications

Related words

See also: certificate, credibility, credit, qualification
Synonyms: certificates, documents, papers, qualifications

Etymology

From Medieval Latin credentialis, from Latin credere meaning "to believe, trust." Originally referred to letters of credence given to an ambassador.