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credence
What does credence mean?
credence (noun): acceptance of a belief or claim as true, especially on the basis of evidence.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use credence in a sentence?
- Based on the scientific data, I give credence to this hypothesis. (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0)
How do you pronounce credence?
/ˈkɹidəns/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does credence come from?
From Middle English credence, from Old French credence.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
What are synonyms of credence?
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “credence” mean?
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
Not quite: that's what errand means.
weakening (reducing the concentration) by the addition of water or a thinner
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acceptance of a belief or claim as true, especially on the basis of evidence
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a sudden sharp feeling of an emotional or mental nature, as of joy or sorrow
Not quite: that's what pang means.
Which word is closest in meaning to “credence”?
repetition
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memorandum
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acceptance
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detachment
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