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A '''credential''' is an attestation of qualification, competence, or [[authority]] issued to an [[individual]] by a third party with a relevant or de facto authority or [[assumed]] competence to do so. | A '''credential''' is an attestation of qualification, competence, or [[authority]] issued to an [[individual]] by a third party with a relevant or de facto authority or [[assumed]] competence to do so. | ||
| − | Examples of credentials include [[academic]] diplomas, academic degrees, certifications, [[security]] clearances, identification documents, badges, passwords, user [[names]], keys, powers of attorney, and so on. Sometimes publications, such as scientific papers or [[books]], may be viewed as similar to credentials by some people, especially if the publication was [ | + | Examples of credentials include [[academic]] diplomas, academic degrees, certifications, [[security]] clearances, identification documents, badges, passwords, user [[names]], keys, powers of attorney, and so on. Sometimes publications, such as scientific papers or [[books]], may be viewed as similar to credentials by some people, especially if the publication was [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peer_review peer reviewed] or made in a well-known journal or reputable publisher. |
A [[person]] holding a credential is usually given documentation or [[secret]] [[knowledge]] (e.g., a password or key) as [[proof]] of the credential. Sometimes this proof (or a copy of it) is held by a third, trusted party. While in some cases a credential may be as simple as a paper membership card, in other cases, such as [[diplomacy]], it may involve presentation of [[letters]] directly from the issuer of the credential detailing its [[faith]] in the [[person]] [[representing]] them in a negotiation or meeting. | A [[person]] holding a credential is usually given documentation or [[secret]] [[knowledge]] (e.g., a password or key) as [[proof]] of the credential. Sometimes this proof (or a copy of it) is held by a third, trusted party. While in some cases a credential may be as simple as a paper membership card, in other cases, such as [[diplomacy]], it may involve presentation of [[letters]] directly from the issuer of the credential detailing its [[faith]] in the [[person]] [[representing]] them in a negotiation or meeting. | ||
| − | [ | + | [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Counterfeiting Counterfeiting] of credentials is a constant and serious [[problem]], irrespective of the [[type]] of credential. A great deal of [[effort]] goes into finding [[methods]] to reduce or prevent [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Counterfeiting counterfeiting]. In general, the greater the [[perceived]] [[value]] of the credential, the greater the [[problem]] with counterfeiting and the greater the lengths to which the issuer of the credential must go to prevent fraud.[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Credential] |
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Latest revision as of 23:47, 12 December 2020
Definition
- 1: warranting credit or confidence —used chiefly in the phrase credential letters
Description
A credential is an attestation of qualification, competence, or authority issued to an individual by a third party with a relevant or de facto authority or assumed competence to do so.
Examples of credentials include academic diplomas, academic degrees, certifications, security clearances, identification documents, badges, passwords, user names, keys, powers of attorney, and so on. Sometimes publications, such as scientific papers or books, may be viewed as similar to credentials by some people, especially if the publication was peer reviewed or made in a well-known journal or reputable publisher.
A person holding a credential is usually given documentation or secret knowledge (e.g., a password or key) as proof of the credential. Sometimes this proof (or a copy of it) is held by a third, trusted party. While in some cases a credential may be as simple as a paper membership card, in other cases, such as diplomacy, it may involve presentation of letters directly from the issuer of the credential detailing its faith in the person representing them in a negotiation or meeting.
Counterfeiting of credentials is a constant and serious problem, irrespective of the type of credential. A great deal of effort goes into finding methods to reduce or prevent counterfeiting. In general, the greater the perceived value of the credential, the greater the problem with counterfeiting and the greater the lengths to which the issuer of the credential must go to prevent fraud.[1]
