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Meaning of Credence | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2 Specialized
ˈkɹiː.dəns

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

العربية التّصديق
Български вярвам
Español crédito
Suomi uskottavuus
Français crédence
Gàidhlig creideas
Bahasa Indonesia kepercayaan
日本語 信任 信憑
한국어 설득력
Português acreditar crédito
Русский Жертвенник

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%.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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