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credential

nounfemininegeneral usevery common/kɾɨðẽˈsjal/cre·den·ci·al

Definition

1

An official document that identifies the bearer and attests to their authorization to access a specific location, event, or function.

Usage examples

Journalists must display their credentials at the entrance to the event.
The student credential allows for discounts in various stores.

Common combinations

press credentialsstudent credentialspresent credentials