noun. 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. a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts

"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."

document  papers  written document  

bill of health  birth certificate  certificate of incorporation  commission  diploma  

differentials  essentials  potentials  

adviser  agenda  authentication  authorization  certificate  

ID card  badge  calligram  calling card  card