credential meaning
credential :
qualification, document
noun
▪ He presented his credentials to the employer.
▪ He presented his qualifications to the employer.
▪ The passport is a form of credential.
▪ The passport is a type of document that shows identity.
paraphrasing
▪ qualification – a document showing ability
▪ proof – evidence showing something
▪ certificate – official document of qualification
▪ license – official permission to do something
Pronunciation
credential [krɪˈdɛnʃəl]
The stress is on 'den' and sounds like 'cri-den-shul'.
Common phrases and grammar about credential
credential - Common meaning
noun
qualification, document
Part of Speech Changes for "credential"
▪ credentials (plural noun) – multiple qualifications or documents
▪ credentialed (adjective) – having qualifications
Common Expressions with "credential"
▪ job credentials – qualifications for a job
▪ academic credentials – educational qualifications
▪ professional credentials – qualifications in a profession
▪ verify credentials – check qualifications
Important examples of credential in TOEIC
Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC vocabulary questions, credential is used to refer to qualifications or documents proving someone's abilities.
Example of a confusing word: credit (recognition or trust)
Grammar examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC grammar questions, credential is used as a countable noun, and often appears with articles or quantifiers.
credential
Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC
credential does not have common idioms in TOEIC Part7 passages.
credential does not have unique idiomatic expressions in TOEIC Part7 passages.
Differences between similar words and credential
credential
,
qualification
differences
credential is a document or proof of qualifications, while qualification refers to the abilities or skills themselves.
credential
,
certificate
differences
credential is a document proving qualifications, while certificate is an official document attesting a fact.
Words with the same origin as credential
The origin of credential
credential is derived from Latin 'credere', which means 'to believe or trust'.
Word structure
The word 'credential' is divided into prefix 'cred-' (believe) and suffix '-ential' (related to), making 'credential' mean 'related to belief or trust'.
Words with the same origin
The root of credential is 'cred' (believe). Words with the same root include credible, credit, creed, and credence.
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