credence

/หˆkษนiห.dษ™ns/

IPA: /K R IY1 D AH0 N S/

noun
  1. 1

    Acceptance of a belief or claim as true, especially on the basis of evidence.

    โ€œBased on the scientific data, I give credence to this hypothesis.โ€

  2. 2

    Credential or supporting material for a person or claim.

  3. 3

    A small table or credenza used in certain Christian religious services.

  4. 4

    A cupboard, sideboard, or cabinet, particularly one intended for the display of rich vessels or plate on open shelves.

verb
  1. 1

    To give credence to; to believe.

Source: https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/credence