credentials
credentials — noun
1. the set of skills, training, and achievements that prove you are suited for a pa
the set of skills, training, and achievements that prove you are suited for a particular job, position, or activity
Wren had no degree, but her credentials as a furniture maker were respected by customers.
credentials as + role/profession
The hiring committee carefully reviewed each applicant's academic credentials before scheduling interviews.
Shirin's credentials in community health work made her a clear choice to lead the programme.
A referee can confirm a candidate has the right credentials for a senior role.
- qualifications
more narrowly refers to formal exams or courses completed, whereas credentials can include experience and personal qualities
- background
broader — covers education, family, and life history; less focused on proof of suitability
- track record
emphasises past successes or failures rather than formal training
文法句型
credentials + for/as/in + noun phrase
credentials + to-infinitive
用法筆記
Frequently used with possessive determiners (her credentials, his credentials) and in the pattern 'have the right / strong / impressive credentials for/as something'.
常見錯誤
2. official items such as certificates, diplomas, identity cards, or letters that p
official items such as certificates, diplomas, identity cards, or letters that prove who you are, what you have studied, or that you are allowed to do something
The security guard asked to see Christopher's press credentials before allowing him into the courtroom.
show/present + credentials to gain access
Padma carefully stored her teaching credentials in a fireproof folder along with her passport.
International students must submit their original academic credentials to the university's admissions office.
The journalist's credentials were checked at the border before she could enter the conflict zone.
- certifications
narrower — usually means formal certificates proving a skill or qualification
- papers
more informal; can mean any official or semi-official documents
- diplomas
only covers educational documents, not identity documents or work permits
文法句型
show/produce/present + credentials
credentials + for + noun phrase
用法筆記
Often paired with verbs like show, present, check, verify, or submit. In everyday speech, 'ID' or 'identity documents' is more common; 'credentials' is more formal.