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plural noun

Definition of credentialsnext
as in qualification
a skill, an ability, or knowledge that makes a person able to do a particular job she certainly has the credentials for the position

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verb

present tense third-person singular of credential
as in approves
to give official acceptance of as satisfactory She was credentialed as a speech pathologist in August.

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for credentials
  1. approves
  2. confirms
  3. endorses
  4. certifies
  5. validates
  6. affirms
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  • Even if the district judge approves Gorman's recommendation, Rupert and Lachlan Murdoch could pursue other avenues to consolidate Lachlan's power in the company, including buying out his siblings' stake in the company, according to The Times.
    Julia Reinstein, ABC News, 10 Dec. 2024
  • If the audience approves, the entrepreneur advances to pitch to Amazon executives and celebrity entrepreneurs.
    Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, 10 Dec. 2024
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  • While the Senate typically confirms nominees brought for a vote, for more than three decades, every former president has had at least one Cabinet nominee withdraw their name from consideration.
    Elena Moore, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Study after study confirms that the number 1 reason consumers prefer to purchase foods and beverages is taste.
    Hank Cardello, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of confirms
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  • By convention, House Republicans are expected to vote for whoever their caucus endorses during the floor vote.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • However, in a countermeasure, Venezuelan lawmakers are advancing a bill that would classify international sanctions as crimes against humanity, enabling the prosecution of anyone who endorses or supports such actions.
    Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
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  • After the state board certifies Michigan's statewide presidential results, the governor must issue a certificate with the names of the state's presidential electors at least six days before the electors convene.
    Clara Hendrickson, Detroit Free Press, 7 Nov. 2024
  • The first candidate appeals that decision, but the other candidate's lawyers flood the court system with delay-inducing filings before the appeals courts can rule, and the governor certifies Georgia's electors for the second candidate when the deadline arrives.
    Aysha Bagchi, USA TODAY, 15 Oct. 2024
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  • Kennedy's nomination validates and enshrines public mistrust of government health programs, said Paul Offit, director of the Vaccine Education Center at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
    Arthur Allen, NPR, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Kennedy’s nomination validates and enshrines public mistrust of government health programs, said Paul Offit, director of the Vaccine Education Center at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
    Arthur Allen, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
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  • Research like this only affirms that merchants and retailers offering this form of financing can benefit through higher sales.
    Gene Marks, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
  • In the video, Rae most astutely re-affirms her actual and legitimate pre-social media dance background while twirling around dark Paris streets with her dancers.
    Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 21 Nov. 2024
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