credential
gb/kɹɪdˈɛnʃəl/ us/kɹɪdˈɛnʃəl/
B2
English
képesítés, végzettség, igazolvány, bejelentkezési adatok, hitelesítési adatok, hitelesség, alkalmasság, sajtóigazolvány, sajtóakkreditáció, feljogosít, akkreditál
NOUN
B2
1
képesítés
B2
végzettség
B2
Usage pattern:
[someone]'s credentials; earn/get/hold [a credential]
You’ll need a teaching credential to work in public schools in this state.
Ahhoz, hogy ebben az államban állami iskolában dolgozhass, tanári képesítésre lesz szükséged.
Her academic credentials include a PhD in chemistry.
Tanulmányi végzettségei közé tartozik egy kémiai PhD is.
The job posting asks for strong credentials in project management.
Learner examples
He has the right credentials for the job.
Megvannak a megfelelő képesítései ehhez a munkához.
I earned a new credential this year.
Idén egy új képesítést szereztem.
Common mistake:
Learners often use only the singular; in this meaning, English very often uses the plural: credentials.
Meaning
qualification proving skills or training
Collocations
academic credentials
|professional credentials
|teaching credential
|medical credentials
|industry-recognized credential
|strong credentials
|impressive credentials
|earn a credential
|credential program
|credential requirements
Synonyms
qualification (General term for something that makes you suitable for a job.)
|
certificate (Often a document from a course or program.)
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degree (Specifically an academic qualification from a university.)
Antonyms
disqualification (A condition or fact that makes someone not eligible.)
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inexperience (Lack of experience rather than a formal credential.)
Themes
education
|work
|professional_development
Definition
A qualification that shows you are trained for a job.
A qualification, certificate, or similar award that shows you have the training or skills needed for a particular job or activity.
NOUN
B2
FORMAL
2
igazolvány
B1
Usage pattern:
show/present [someone]'s credentials; ask for [someone]'s credentials
The guard asked to see my credentials before letting me into the building.
Az őr kérte, hogy mutassam fel az igazolványomat, mielőtt beengedett volna az épületbe.
Police officers showed their credentials and explained why they were there.
A rendőrök felmutatták a szolgálati igazolványukat, és elmagyarázták, miért vannak ott.
You must carry credentials while working on the site.
Learner examples
Please show your credentials.
Kérem, mutassa fel az igazolványát.
She forgot her credentials at home.
Otthon felejtette az igazolványát.
Common mistake:
Don’t confuse credentials with credit (money or trust). Credentials are proof documents or qualifications.
Meaning
document proving identity or authority
Collocations
show your credentials
|present credentials
|check credentials
|verify credentials
|security credentials
|official credentials
|valid credentials
|credentials badge
|carry credentials
|ask for credentials
Synonyms
identification (Focuses on proving identity rather than permission.)
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ID (Informal abbreviation for identification.)
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badge (Often a physical pass worn at work or events.)
Antonyms
unauthorized (Describes a person who lacks permission (not a document).)
Themes
security
|government
|daily_life
|law_enforcement
Definition
Papers or an ID that prove who you are or that you are allowed to be somewhere.
A document, badge, or set of papers that proves who someone is or proves they are authorized to enter a place or do something.
NOUN
B2
TECHNICAL
3
Usage pattern:
enter/store/reset [your] credentials; credentials for [a service]
If you see an error, check that you entered your credentials correctly.
Ha hibaüzenetet látsz, ellenőrizd, hogy helyesen adtad-e meg a bejelentkezési adataidat.
Never share your credentials over email or text.
Soha ne oszd meg a bejelentkezési adataidat e-mailben vagy üzenetben.
The app stores credentials securely on your device.
Learner examples
I forgot my credentials.
Elfelejtettem a bejelentkezési adataimat.
Please enter your credentials.
Kérjük, adja meg a bejelentkezési adatait.
Common mistake:
Credentials is usually plural when talking about sign-in details: enter your credentials.
Meaning
username and password for access
Collocations
login credentials
|sign-in credentials
|user credentials
|account credentials
|enter your credentials
|store credentials
|reset credentials
|credentials manager
|invalid credentials
|compromised credentials
Synonyms
login details (More everyday phrasing.)
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access details (Broader; can include codes or tokens.)
Antonyms
guest access (Access that does not require personal credentials.)
Themes
technology
|internet
|security
Definition
Your sign-in details, like your username and password.
The information used to prove your identity when you sign in to a computer system, such as a username and password or a digital token.
NOUN
C1
4
hitelesség
B2
alkalmasság
B2
Usage pattern:
[someone]'s credentials as [a role]; establish [your] credentials
She quickly established her credentials as a knowledgeable commentator.
Gyorsan megalapozta a hitelességét hozzáértő kommentátorként.
His credentials as a negotiator were questioned after the deal collapsed.
Az üzlet meghiúsulása után megkérdőjelezték a tárgyalói alkalmasságát.
The article lists the author's credentials to show why she is qualified to write about the topic.
Learner examples
He has strong credentials as a leader.
Vezetőként nagy a hitelessége.
Her credentials make people trust her.
A szakmai háttere miatt megbíznak benne.
Common mistake:
In this meaning, credentials can include experience and achievements, not only official certificates.
Meaning
evidence of suitability or trust
Collocations
establish your credentials
|credentials as an expert
|credentials in the field
|solid credentials
|question someone's credentials
|credentials to speak on
|credentials for the role
|build credentials
|credentials in journalism
|credentials in finance
Synonyms
track record (Emphasizes past results and performance.)
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background (Broader; includes personal and professional history.)
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bona fides (More formal; means proof of legitimacy.)
Antonyms
dubiousness (A sense that someone is not reliable or legitimate.)
Themes
work
|society
|communication
Definition
Things about your past that show you are good for a role.
Facts about someone’s background, experience, or achievements that make them seem suitable, believable, or trustworthy in a particular role.
NOUN
C1
BUSINESS
5
Usage pattern:
apply for [press] credentials; issue credentials to [someone]
Reporters must apply for press credentials in advance.
Az újságíróknak előre kell sajtóakkreditációt igényelniük.
Security checked her media credentials at the entrance.
A biztonsági szolgálat a bejáratnál ellenőrizte a sajtóigazolványát.
The organization revoked his credentials after repeated rule violations.
Learner examples
She applied for press credentials.
Sajtóakkreditációt igényelt.
He showed his media credentials.
Felmutatta a sajtóigazolványát.
Meaning
media pass for special access
Collocations
press credentials
|media credentials
|apply for credentials
|issue credentials
|revoke credentials
|credentials desk
|credential pickup
|credentialed media
|event credentials
|temporary credentials
Synonyms
press pass (More informal and very common in event contexts.)
Antonyms
ban (Exclusion from access, rather than a lack of a document.)
Themes
media
|events
|security
Definition
An official pass that lets journalists enter an event.
An official pass or authorization that allows a journalist or media worker to enter an event or restricted area for reporting.
VERB
C1
BUSINESS
6
feljogosít
B2
akkreditál
C1
Usage pattern:
credential [someone] (to do [something]); credential [someone] as [a role]
The hospital credentials new physicians after a background check.
A kórház az előélet-ellenőrzés után akkreditálja az új orvosokat.
IT credentialed the contractor so she could access the internal network.
Az IT-részleg feljogosította a vállalkozót a belső hálózat elérésére.
The board credentialed him as a specialist following the review.
Learner examples
The company credentialed new users.
A cég feljogosította az új felhasználókat.
They credentialed her to work there.
Feljogosították, hogy ott dolgozzon.
Common mistake:
This verb is less common than the noun; learners often prefer authorize, certify, or accredit.
Meaning
officially authorize with credentials
Collocations
credential staff
|credential providers
|credential a user
|credential a clinician
|credentialing committee
|credential applicants
|credential someone to practice
|credential someone for access
Synonyms
authorize (General permission; not necessarily involving formal credentials.)
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certify (Usually means confirming someone meets a standard.)
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accredit (Often used for institutions or formal recognition by an authority.)
Antonyms
decertify (Formally remove certification or authorization.)
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deauthorize (Remove permission to access a system or service.)
Themes
work
|business
|security
|education
Definition
To officially give someone permission by giving them credentials.
To grant someone official credentials or formal authorization to work in a role or access a system or place.
Grammar
Dictionary form
credential
IPA
GB/kɹɪdˈɛnʃəl/
US/kɹɪdˈɛnʃəl/
Syllables & stress
cre - den - tial (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (den)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: credential
- Plural: credentials
Verb
- Base: credential
- 3rd Person Singular: credentials
- Present Participle: credentialing
- Past: credentialled
- Past Participle: credentialled
Word family
Forms
credentials
noun
credentialing
verb
credentialled
verb
Core family
credentialed
adjective
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
credentialism
noun
Expressions
check someone's credentials
1/t͡ʃˈɛk sˈʌmwˌʌnz kɹɪdˈɛnʃəlz/
fixed phrase
confirm identity or qualifications
To look at documents or information to be sure someone is real or qualified.
Examples
- Always check a contractor’s credentials before you hire them.
- The venue checks staff credentials at the service entrance.
- The editor checked his credentials and assigned him the story.
Learner examples
- They checked my credentials.
- Check his credentials first.
credential stuffing
1/kɹɪdˈɛnʃəl stˈʌfɪŋ/
fixed phrase
technical
attack using stolen login details
A hacking method that tries stolen passwords on many sites.
Examples
- The company detected a credential stuffing attack and forced password resets.
- Using the same password everywhere increases your risk of credential stuffing.
- Rate limits and multi-factor authentication help prevent credential stuffing.
enter your credentials
1/ˈɛntɚ jˈʊɹ kɹɪdˈɛnʃəlz/
fixed phrase
technical
type login information
To type your username and password.
Examples
- Enter your credentials to access your account.
- If the page keeps refreshing, try entering your credentials again.
- Users must enter their credentials before downloading the files.
Learner examples
- Enter your credentials here.
- I entered my credentials.
show your credentials
1/ʃˈoʊ jˈʊɹ kɹɪdˈɛnʃəlz/
fixed phrase
present proof of authorization
To show your ID or papers.
Examples
- Please show your credentials to the officer at the door.
- He showed his credentials and was allowed backstage.
- Anyone entering the site must show credentials on request.
Learner examples
- I showed my credentials.
- Show your credentials, please.
verify credentials
1/vˈɛɹəfˌaɪ kɹɪdˈɛnʃəlz/
fixed phrase
formal
confirm credentials are real
To check that credentials are true and real.
Examples
- The company verifies credentials with the issuing organization.
- Hospitals must verify the credentials of all new staff.
- We couldn’t verify his credentials, so we declined the request.
Learner examples
- They verified her credentials.
- We need to verify credentials.