as in to approve
to give official acceptance of as satisfactory
She was credentialed as a speech pathologist in August.
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Recent Examples of credential
The hospital, Gardner said, had mismanaged its billing process, hadn’t updated its prices since 2018, and failed to credential new clinicians with insurance plans.
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Markian Hawryluk, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2023
Mary Sandy at the Commission on Teacher Credentialing said the agency must credential about 20,000 teachers a year to keep up with the staffing needs of districts across the state.
—Joe Hong, San Francisco Chronicle, 4 Sep. 2021
As attendees began lining up on the stairs lined with black candles by 10 p.m., the crowds were promptly credentialed and let inside.
—Rob Ledonne, Billboard, 27 Jan. 2020
TruNews was also credentialed for the G-20 Summit in Osaka, Japan, in June.
—Mike Brest, Washington Examiner, 22 Jan. 2020
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Markian Hawryluk, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2023
Mary Sandy at the Commission on Teacher Credentialing said the agency must credential about 20,000 teachers a year to keep up with the staffing needs of districts across the state.
—Joe Hong, San Francisco Chronicle, 4 Sep. 2021
As attendees began lining up on the stairs lined with black candles by 10 p.m., the crowds were promptly credentialed and let inside.
—Rob Ledonne, Billboard, 27 Jan. 2020
TruNews was also credentialed for the G-20 Summit in Osaka, Japan, in June.
—Mike Brest, Washington Examiner, 22 Jan. 2020
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for credential
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Earlier on January 13, 2025, IAC announced that its Board of Directors had approved a plan to spin off its entire stake in ANGI.—
Joe Cornell,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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If House Concurrent Resolution 3013 is approved by North Dakota’s Senate, it will be passed onto the Supreme Court.—
Abby Monteil,
Them,
13 Mar. 2025
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The first Trump administration sanctioned the Houthis.—
Benjamin Weinthal,
Fox News,
18 Mar. 2025
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Baton Twirling Championships The All West Regionals Baton Twirling Championships, sanctioned by National Baton Twirling Association International, will be held March 22-23 at the Peterson Gymnasium at San Diego State University.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Mar. 2025
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Three days later, his immigration attorney was able to reach an ICE official who confirmed that his client was in a prison in another country.—
Brian Bennett,
TIME,
21 Mar. 2025
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The next Starliner test flight would seek to confirm that the spacecraft's thrusters function properly after modifications were made to the vehicle's propulsion system, according to Stich.—
Leah Sarnoff,
ABC News,
20 Mar. 2025
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Trump didn’t actually end up endorsing Massie’s primary opponent in the next election.—
W. James Antle III,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
12 Mar. 2025
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There is a stark contrast between defending artistic freedom and endorsing an individual who weaponizes their platform to spread bigotry.—
David Renzer,
Rolling Stone,
12 Mar. 2025
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All teachers working in adult education are certified Connecticut teachers who hold additional adult education certifications.—
Larry Covino,
Hartford Courant,
20 Mar. 2025
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Key features: Solar safe filter technology protects eyes from IR, UV, and 99.99% of visible light, CE and ISO certified, model number MK7062.—
Paul Brett,
Space.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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The format has been criticized as politically counterproductive, with Newsom appearing unprepared and overly eager to validate conservative talking points.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2025
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While previous deals—including linking up with The PGA of Canada, the Korn Ferry Tour, and the World Golf Competition—helped validate the startup’s concept, Norman’s backing marks a whole new level of industry acceptance.—
Mike Dojc,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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The event will be hosted by nine-time Grammy award-winning musician Sheryl Crow, who was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2023.—
William Earl,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2025
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The event will be hosted by 29-time Billboard Country Airplay chart-topper and Opry member Blake Shelton, who was inducted in 2010.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Credential.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/credential. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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