Credence - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈkriːdns|  American pronunciation of the word credence
Brit.  |ˈkriːd(ə)ns|  British pronunciation of the word credence

noun

- the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true (syn: acceptance)
he gave credence to the gossip
- a kind of sideboard or buffet (syn: credenza)

Extra examples

The theory is gaining credence among scientists.

...I'm afraid I don't put much credence in common gossip....

I don't give any credence to these rumors.

His ideas quickly gained credence among economists.

The DNA results lend credence to Hausmann's claims of innocence.

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