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How do you spell Credentials?

Correct spelling

credentials

Remember CRED-EN-TIALS: you need them to be credible, so don't lose the 'i'

Why is credentials spelled this way?

From Latin credentialis, giving authority to believe. CREDERE (to believe). Credentials are what give others reason to believe in you — trust made portable through documentation.

Common misspellings of credentials

credentalscrendentialscredencials

Example

The job applicant's impressive credentials included a PhD from Harvard and five years of research experience.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell credentials?+
The correct spelling is "credentials". Remember CRED-EN-TIALS: you need them to be credible, so don't lose the 'i'
Is it credentals or credentials?+
The correct spelling is "credentials", not "credentals".

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