credential
gb/kɹɪdˈɛnʃəl/ us/kɹɪdˈɛnʃəl/
B2
Anglais
képesítés, végzettség, igazolvány, bejelentkezési adatok, hitelesítési adatok, hitelesség, alkalmasság, sajtóigazolvány, sajtóakkreditáció, feljogosít, akkreditál
NOM
B2
1
képesítés
B2
végzettség
B2
Schéma d’usage :
[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.
Exemples pédagogiques
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.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners often use only the singular; in this meaning, English very often uses the plural: credentials.
Sens
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
Synonymes
qualification (General term for something that makes you suitable for a job.)
|
certificate (Often a document from a course or program.)
|
degree (Specifically an academic qualification from a university.)
Antonymes
disqualification (A condition or fact that makes someone not eligible.)
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inexperience (Lack of experience rather than a formal credential.)
Thèmes
education
|work
|professional_development
Définition
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.
NOM
B2
FORMAL
2
igazolvány
B1
Schéma d’usage :
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.
Exemples pédagogiques
Please show your credentials.
Kérem, mutassa fel az igazolványát.
She forgot her credentials at home.
Otthon felejtette az igazolványát.
Erreur fréquente :
Don’t confuse credentials with credit (money or trust). Credentials are proof documents or qualifications.
Sens
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
Synonymes
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.)
Antonymes
unauthorized (Describes a person who lacks permission (not a document).)
Thèmes
security
|government
|daily_life
|law_enforcement
Définition
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.
NOM
B2
TECHNICAL
3
Schéma d’usage :
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.
Exemples pédagogiques
I forgot my credentials.
Elfelejtettem a bejelentkezési adataimat.
Please enter your credentials.
Kérjük, adja meg a bejelentkezési adatait.
Erreur fréquente :
Credentials is usually plural when talking about sign-in details: enter your credentials.
Sens
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
Synonymes
login details (More everyday phrasing.)
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access details (Broader; can include codes or tokens.)
Antonymes
guest access (Access that does not require personal credentials.)
Thèmes
technology
|internet
|security
Définition
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.
NOM
C1
4
hitelesség
B2
alkalmasság
B2
Schéma d’usage :
[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.
Exemples pédagogiques
He has strong credentials as a leader.
Vezetőként nagy a hitelessége.
Her credentials make people trust her.
A szakmai háttere miatt megbíznak benne.
Erreur fréquente :
In this meaning, credentials can include experience and achievements, not only official certificates.
Sens
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
Synonymes
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.)
Antonymes
dubiousness (A sense that someone is not reliable or legitimate.)
Thèmes
work
|society
|communication
Définition
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.
NOM
C1
BUSINESS
5
Schéma d’usage :
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.
Exemples pédagogiques
She applied for press credentials.
Sajtóakkreditációt igényelt.
He showed his media credentials.
Felmutatta a sajtóigazolványát.
Sens
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
Synonymes
press pass (More informal and very common in event contexts.)
Antonymes
ban (Exclusion from access, rather than a lack of a document.)
Thèmes
media
|events
|security
Définition
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.
VERBE
C1
BUSINESS
6
feljogosít
B2
akkreditál
C1
Schéma d’usage :
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.
Exemples pédagogiques
The company credentialed new users.
A cég feljogosította az új felhasználókat.
They credentialed her to work there.
Feljogosították, hogy ott dolgozzon.
Erreur fréquente :
This verb is less common than the noun; learners often prefer authorize, certify, or accredit.
Sens
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
Synonymes
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.)
Antonymes
decertify (Formally remove certification or authorization.)
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deauthorize (Remove permission to access a system or service.)
Thèmes
work
|business
|security
|education
Définition
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.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
credential
API
GB/kɹɪdˈɛnʃəl/
US/kɹɪdˈɛnʃəl/
Syllabes et accentuation
cre - den - tial (3 syllabes)
Stress on 2nd syllable (den)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: credential
- Plural: credentials
Verb
- Base: credential
- 3rd Person Singular: credentials
- Present Participle: credentialing
- Past: credentialled
- Past Participle: credentialled
Famille de mots
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.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples pédagogiques
- 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.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples pédagogiques
- 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.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples pédagogiques
- 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.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples pédagogiques
- They verified her credentials.
- We need to verify credentials.