1. credentials; proof of identity, qualifications, or authority
Usage: informal; plural noun, often used in singular sense
2. credibility or respect earned through achievement or experience
Usage: informal; slang

Examples

• She showed her creds at the security checkpoint.
• He has solid creds in the tech industry after working there for ten years.
• The journalist's investigative creds earned her a major award.
• You need to present your creds before entering the conference.
• His street creds grew after he released that hit album.
• The company checked all applicants' creds carefully.