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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With the framework approved, the Trump administration is expected to push for a major new tax and spending bill to implement its policy commitments.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Apr. 2025
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More than half a century ago, New Yorkers approved a lottery to support public education.—
Mitchell Moss,
New York Daily News,
6 Apr. 2025
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The Associated Press reports there are 14 states that have sanctioned girls flag football as a high school varsity sport.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
28 Mar. 2025
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The Kingpin Act prohibits anyone in the U.S. from engaging in deals or transactions with people or businesses sanctioned by the Treasury Department.—
Brittny Mejia,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Variety confirms the project, which does not have an official title, is being set up at Netflix, where Fincher has a first-look deal.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
2 Apr. 2025
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The Pasadena Police Department confirmed a police report was filed, but referred all questions on the case to the Pasadena Unified School District.—
Nathan Solis,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2025
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Although her onscreen counterpart is undeclared, Davis endorsed Harris for president in November, narrating the former Democratic vice president’s ‘Mother‘ campaign video.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
5 Apr. 2025
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Positions And Guidance In a letter to the House of Representatives, the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) endorsed four bipartisan bills, all of which have received overwhelming support in the House.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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X-ray techs usually have an associate degree in radiologic technology, pass a licensing test, and get certified through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Newsweek reached out to veterinary professional and certified animal behaviorist Michelle Bernstein to find out if cats can fall in love.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
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Use free tools like social media, surveys, or pre-sales to validate demand quickly and cheaply.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Numerical evaluations are often used to validate the existence of a pure meritocracy, in which people are judged by the quality of their work rather than their identities.—
Laura Clawson,
JSTOR Daily,
4 Apr. 2025
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The Who were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990.—
Caroline Frost,
Deadline,
30 Mar. 2025
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They were inducted into the Mississippi Musicians Hall of Fame, and in 2010, the city of Jackson renamed a stretch of road in their honor: Jackson Southernaires Drive.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Credential.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/credential. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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