noun
a qualification, achievement, quality, or aspect of a person's background, especially when used to indicate their suitability for something
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She presented her credentials to the admissions office before enrolling in the program.
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I need to make sure I have the right credentials for this job.
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You gotta show them your creds if you wanna get in.
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His years of experience in the industry served as his credential for the new position.