credential

//krɪˈdɛnʃəl//
B2Frequency Level 10Formal
Visual representation of credential

Noun

credentialSingular
credentialsPlural
1

A document or certificate proving a person's identity, qualifications, or authority.

Please bring your credentials to the interview.

2

The qualities, achievements, or experiences that make someone suitable for a particular position or task.

She has excellent credentials for the management position.

3

A set of information, such as a username and password, used to verify a user's identity for access to a system or service.

Please enter your credentials to log in to the system.