Definition of CREDENTIAL

credential

Meanings

Plural: credentials

Noun

  • a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts
  • documentary or electronic evidence that a person has certain status or privileges
  • Evidence of skill or excellence.

Adj

  • Pertaining to or serving as an introduction or recommendation (to someone).

Verb

  • to furnish with credentials

Origin / Etymology

From Medieval Latin crēdentiālis (“giving authority”), from Latin crēdentia (“trust”).

Scrabble Score: 13

credential is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
credential is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
credential is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

credential is a valid Words With Friends word