Associations to the word «Credence»

CREDENCE, noun. (uncountable) Acceptance of a belief or claim as true, especially on the basis of evidence.

CREDENCE, noun. (rare) (uncountable) Credential or supporting material for a person or claim.

CREDENCE, noun. (religion) (countable) A small table or credenza used in certain Christian religious services.

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

CREDENCE, verb. (obsolete) To give credence to; to believe.

CREDENCE, noun. The mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true; "he gave credence to the gossip"; "acceptance of Newtonian mechanics was unquestioned for 200 years".

CREDENCE, noun. A kind of sideboard or buffet.