Definition of "credentials" []

• Plural form of credential.: Documentary evidence of someone's right to credit or authority, especially such a document given to an ambassador by a country. (noun)

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• "The leaders, Rangers, showed their title credentials by weathering a storm at Loftus Road as Paul Jewell's reinvigorated Ipswich Town bombarded the home side's goal for long periods before Clint Hill popped up with another headed goal – he's making a habit of it – to set Neil Warnock's side on their way to a 2-0 victory."
• "Redknapp's side passed a stern test of their title credentials as goals from England winger Aaron Lennon and Cameroon defender Benoit Assou-Ekotto"
• "The Barclays Premier League leaders face a test of their title credentials with tough fixtures against Chelsea and Arsenal before Christmas."