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3 ADJ [usu ADJ n] If you use something in a creative way, you use it in a new way that produces interesting and unusual results. □  …his creative use of words. ●  crea|tive|ly ADV □  Genet teaches you to think creatively.

crea |tive ac|cou nt|ing N‑UNCOUNT Creative accounting is when companies present or organize their accounts in such a way that they gain money for themselves or give a false impression of their profits. [DISAPPROVAL ] □  Much of the apparent growth in profits that occurred in the 1980s was the result of creative accounting.

crea|tor /krie I tə ^r / (creators )

1 N‑COUNT [usu with poss] The creator of something is the person who made it or invented it. □ [+ of ] …Ian Fleming, the creator of James Bond.

2 N‑PROPER God is sometimes referred to as the Creator . □  This was the first object placed in the heavens by the Creator.

crea|ture /kriː tʃə ^r / (creatures )

1 N‑COUNT You can refer to any living thing that is not a plant as a creature , especially when it is of an unknown or unfamiliar kind. People also refer to imaginary animals and beings as creatures . □  Alaskan Eskimos believe that every living creature possesses a spirit. □  The garden is surrounded by a hedge in which many small creatures can live.

2 N‑COUNT If you say that someone is a particular type of creature , you are focusing on a particular quality they have. □  She's charming, a sweet creature. □ [+ of ] She was a creature of the emotions, rather than reason.

3a creature of habit → see habit

crea |ture co m|forts N‑PLURAL Creature comforts are the things that you need to feel comfortable in a place, for example good food and modern equipment. □ [+ of ] They appreciate all the creature comforts of home.

crèche /kre ʃ/ (crèches ) also creche N‑COUNT A crèche is a place where small children can be left to be looked after while their parents are doing something else. [BRIT ] in AM, use day nursery

cre|dence /kriː d ^ə ns/

1 N‑UNCOUNT If something lends or gives credence to a theory or story, it makes it easier to believe. [FORMAL ] □ [+ to ] Studies are needed to lend credence to the notion that genuine progress can be made.

2 N‑UNCOUNT If you give credence to a theory or story, you believe it. [FORMAL ] □ [+ to ] You're surely not giving any credence to this story of Hythe's?

cre|den|tials /kr I de nʃ ^ə lz/

1 N‑PLURAL Someone's credentials are their previous achievements, training, and general background, which indicate that they are qualified to do something. □ [+ as ] …her credentials as a Bach specialist. □ [+ of ] I can testify to the credentials of the clientele.

2 N‑PLURAL [usu poss N ] Someone's credentials are a letter or certificate that proves their identity or qualifications. □  Britain's new ambassador has presented his credentials to the President.

cred|ibil|ity /kre d I b I l I ti/ N‑UNCOUNT If someone or something has credibility , people believe in them and trust them. □  The police have lost their credibility.

cre d|ibi l|ity gap N‑SING A credibility gap is the difference between what a person says or promises and what they actually think or do. □  There is a credibility gap developing between employers and employees.

cred|ible /kre d I b ^ə l/

1 ADJ Credible means able to be trusted or believed. □ [+ to ] Her claims seem credible to many. □  To maintain a credible threat of intervention, we have to maintain a credible alliance.