Credentialism Definition
krĭ-dĕnshə-lĭzəm
noun
Overemphasis on diplomas or degrees in giving jobs or conferring social status.
American Heritage
Reliance, often excessive reliance, on a person's credentials, specif. academic degrees, as indicators of his or her abilities or potential for success as an employee.
Webster's New World
An overemphasis on the importance of academic, legal, or regulatory qualifications.
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