Academic Credentials

verb to bear witness to; certify; declare to be correct, true, or genuine

• The authenticity of the document was attested by multiple witnesses.
• I can attest that the party was a lot of fun.
• I swear on my life, I attested to seeing the ghost in that old house.
• His dedication to his work attested to his strong work ethic.

noun a qualification, achievement, quality, or aspect of a person's background, especially when used to indicate their suitability for something

• She presented her credentials to the admissions office before enrolling in the program.
• I need to make sure I have the right credentials for this job.
• You gotta show them your creds if you wanna get in.
• His years of experience in the industry served as his credential for the new position.

noun a qualification, achievement, personal quality, or aspect of a person's background, typically when used to indicate their suitability for something

adjective relating to or confirming a person's identity or qualifications

• Before starting the job, please provide your credentials for verification.
• Hey, can you show me your credentials before we proceed?
• Yo, dude, you gotta prove your credentials first.
• In order to gain respect in the industry, you need to build your credentials over time.

noun the position or status of one who stands

verb the act of being in an upright position on the feet

adjective erect and upright

• The politician was seen standing at the podium delivering his speech.
• I saw Sarah standing in line at the grocery store earlier.
• Why are you always standing around doing nothing?
• His reputation was so tarnished that he was left standing alone in the end.