credential

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

Examples

• May I see your credentials, please?
• The computer verifies the user's credentials before allowing them to log on.

Synonyms

certificate, certification, credentials

Anagrams of credential