Credence

Definitions

1. Acceptance of a belief or claim as true, especially on the basis of evidence.
   uncountable
2. Credential or supporting material for a person or claim.
   rare, uncountable
3. A small table or credenza used in certain Christian religious services.
   countable
4. A cupboard, sideboard, or cabinet, particularly one intended for the display of rich vessels or plate on open shelves.
   countable
5. A subjective probability estimate of a belief or claim.
   countable

Equivalents

Examples

“Based on the scientific data, I give⟳ credence to this hypothesis.”

“He presented us with a letter of credence.”

“My credence in the proposition is around 90%.”

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