Meaning of the word credentials in English

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credentials

US /krɪˈden·ʃəlz/

Verb

1.

provide with credentials.

Example:
his campaign has refused to credential any reporter from that outlet

Noun

1.

a qualification, achievement, personal quality, or aspect of a person's background, typically when used to indicate that they are suitable for something.

Example:
recruitment is based mainly on academic credentials
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