credential
nounfeminine/kɾɨðẽˈsjal/high
cre·den·ci·al
Definition
An official document that identifies the bearer and attests to their authorization to access a specific location, event, or function.
Journalists must display their credentials at the entrance to the event.
The student credential allows for discounts in various stores.
Common collocations
press credentialsstudent credentialspresent credentials
Etymology
Do latim 'credentialis', de 'credentia' (crença).