credentials

4 definitions • 11 examples

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.

Employers will check your credentials, so it is best not to lie on your CV.

Few of these commentators have scientific credentials, so take what they say with a grain of salt.

She appealed to voters because of her business credentials and her ties to the community.

This new publication is run by editors with impressive credentials.

documents that state the abilities and experience of a person and show that the person is qualified for a particular job or activity:

I got my teaching credentials from San Jose State.

abilities and experience that make someone suitable for a particular job or activity:

business/educational/professional credentials He is keen for people to know his business credentials.

excellent/impeccable/impressive credentials She possesses impressive credentials and practical experience in both state and federal court.

something such as a document that proves who someone is, what organization they represent, or what their qualifications are:

diplomatic/press credentials Press credentials will be required to attend Wednesday's news conference.

Before giving you the job, they will check your credentials.