credential
nounUK /krɪˈdenʃəl/
US /krəˈdenʃəl/
A credential is a paper or card that shows you are allowed to do something.
The teacher showed her credential at the school gate.
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2. A qualification or achievement that shows a person is suitable for a job.
Her college degree is a strong credential for the job.
3. A document that proves who you are, such as a passport or ID card.
Please bring a credential with your photo to the airport.
4. The official right or permission to use a computer system or network.
He forgot his login credential and could not open his email.