credence
noun
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Pronunciation: /ˈkɹiː.dəns/ / /ˈkɹi.dəns/ / [ˈkɹi.ɾəns]
noun
Etymology: From Middle English credence, from Old French credence, from Medieval Latin crēdentia (“belief, faith”), from Latin crēdēns, present active participle of crēdō (“loan, confide in, trust, believe”). Compare French croyance, French créance, Italian credenza, Portuguese crença, Romanian credință, Spanish creencia. Doublet of credenza.
- Acceptance of a belief or claim as true, especially on the basis of evidence.
“Based on the scientific data, I give credence to this hypothesis.”
- Credential or supporting material for a person or claim.
“He presented us with a letter of credence.”
- A small table or credenza used in certain Christian religious services.
- A cupboard, sideboard, or cabinet, particularly one intended for the display of rich vessels or plate on open shelves.
- A subjective probability estimate of a belief or claim.
“My credence in the proposition is around 90%.”
verb
Etymology: From Middle English credence, from Old French credence, from Medieval Latin crēdentia (“belief, faith”), from Latin crēdēns, present active participle of crēdō (“loan, confide in, trust, believe”). Compare French croyance, French créance, Italian credenza, Portuguese crença, Romanian credință, Spanish creencia. Doublet of credenza.
- To give credence to; to believe.