credentials
[plural noun]
certification, authorization, document, licence, papers, passport, reference(s), testimonial

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Related Words: voucher, accreditation, endorsement, sanction, character, recommendation, reference, testimonial

[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲

cre‧den‧tials /krɪˈdenʃəlz/ noun [plural]

1. someone’s education, achievements, experience etc that prove they have the ability to do something
credentials for/as
She had excellent credentials for the job.
There are doubts over his credentials as a future Prime Minister.
He spent the first part of the interview trying to establish his credentials as a financial expert.
Her academic credentials include an MA and a PhD.

2. a letter or other document which proves your good character or your right to have a particular position:
The commissioner presented his credentials to the State Department.

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

credentials
noun
I. qualities/training/experience
ADJ. excellent, impeccable, impressive, perfect | academic, educational | diplomatic, political, scientific, etc. | democratic, green, socialist, etc.
VERB + CREDENTIALS have He has perfect credentials to make an officer.
establish, prove City established their championship credentials with a 6?0 win.
emphasize, strengthen, underline
PREP. ~ as First, he had to establish his credentials as a researcher.
~ for She had excellent credentials for the job.

[TahlilGaran] Collocations Dictionary ▲

credentials
II. documents
VERB + CREDENTIALS present | check, examine

[TahlilGaran] Collocations Dictionary ▲