Credence meaning
The definition of credence is the probability or chance that something is true, or to the belief that something is true.
An example of credence is when a scientific experiment has revealed the same findings when conducted by several different scientists, thus creating a high probability that the findings are true.
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Recommendation; credentials.
A letter of credence.
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A small table or shelf for holding the bread, wine, and vessels of the Eucharist when they are not in use at the altar.
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Belief, esp. in the reports or testimony of another.
To give credence to rumors.
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Credentials.
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A small table at the side of the altar for the bread, wine, etc. used in the Eucharistic service.
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Based on the scientific data, I give credence to this hypothesis.
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(rare) Credential or supporting material for a person or claim.
He presented us with a letter of credence.
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A cupboard, sideboard, or cabinet, particularly one intended for the display of rich vessels or plate on open shelves.
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Origin of credence
- Middle English from Old French from Medieval Latin crēdentia from Latin crēdēns crēdent- present participle of crēdere to believe kerd- in Indo-European roots
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
- From Old French credence, from Medieval Latin crēdentia (“belief, faith”), from Latin crēdēns, present active participle of crēdō (“loan, confide in, trust, believe”).
From Wiktionary