- present tense form of credential (3rd person singular).
- plural of credential.
credentials
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From a corner of boxing where popularity can secure a headline fight before a punch has been thrown, Riley, 29, arrived with credentials few of his new audience knew about.
From BBC ● Nov. 13, 2026
Upon arriving in Washington, Revels found his credentials challenged by Democratic senators from Maryland, Delaware, and Kentucky.
From Slate ● Nov. 12, 2026
To gain access to American AI models, the transfer stations turn to swindlers who steal account credentials, create fake companies to claim free token credits or use stolen credit cards, Vectoral’s Lenhard said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 10, 2026
Verify an adviser’s credentials and make sure you understand an investment before committing money, even a small amount.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 3, 2026
There were some climbers of very dubious ability on a commercial expedition led by an Englishman with undistinguished Himalayan credentials.
From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer
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