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credentials

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /krɪˈdɛnʃəlz/

credentials means: The information, such as a username and password, needed to enter a computer system or account.

noun

LOGIN DETAILSB2

The information, such as a username and password, needed to enter a computer system or account.

  • Enter your credentials to sign in.
  • Someone stole her login credentials.
  • These credentials no longer work on the company website.

Similar words: login details

Common phrases: login credentials, enter credentials, stolen credentials

PROOF OF AUTHORITYC1

Documents that prove someone’s identity, qualifications, or right to act officially.

  • The guard checked our credentials.
  • The ambassador presented her credentials to the president.
  • Without official credentials, he could not enter the meeting.

Similar words: papers, documents

Common phrases: present credentials, diplomatic credentials, check credentials

Questions about credentials

What does credentials mean?

The information, such as a username and password, needed to enter a computer system or account.

What is credentials in other languages?

Türkçe: giriş bilgileri · Español: credenciales de acceso · Français: identifiants de connexion · Deutsch: Zugangsdaten · Italiano: credenziali di accesso · 日本語: ログイン情報

How do you pronounce credentials?

It is pronounced /krɪˈdɛnʃəlz/.

How do you use credentials in a sentence?

Enter your credentials to sign in. Someone stole her login credentials.

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