credentialnoun
uk/krɪˈden.ʃəl/us/krɪˈden.ʃəl/credentials [ plural ]
the abilities and experience that make someone suitable for a particular job or activity, or proof of someone's abilities and experience:
All the candidates had excellent academic credentials.
She was asked to show her press credentials.
[ C ] a piece of information that is sent from one computer to another to check that a user is who they claim to be or to allow someone to see information
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