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credential

[kri-den-shuhl] / krɪˈdɛn ʃəl /








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Francis is Hegseth’s military assistant—and that’s his key credential as far as the self-named “secretary of war” is concerned.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

This was either a red flag or a very Los Angeles credential, depending on the neighborhood.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Master’s degree programs increased 69% to over 33,500 between 2005 and 2021, diluting the value of the credential.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

A separate unit represents middle managers who don’t have a teaching credential.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

Claytor, who earned a PhD in math from the University of Pennsylvania in 1933, was only the third Negro in the country to obtain the credential.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly




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