Found 3 items, similar to credence.
English → Indonesian (quick) Definition: credence kepercayaan
English → English (WordNet) Definition: credence credence n 1: 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” [syn: acceptance] 2: a kind of sideboard or buffet [syn: credenza]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Credence Credence \Cre"dence\ (kr[=e]"dens), n. [LL. credentia, fr. L. credens, -entis, p. pr. of credere to trust, believe: cf. OF. credence. See Creed, and cf. Credent, Creance.] [1913 Webster] 1. Reliance of the mind on evidence of facts derived from other sources than personal knowledge; belief; credit; confidence. [1913 Webster] To give credence to the Scripture miracles. --Trench. [1913 Webster] An assertion which might easily find credence. --Macaulay. [1913 Webster] 2. That which gives a claim to credit, belief, or confidence; as, a letter of credence. [1913 Webster] 3. (Eccl.) The small table by the side of the altar or communion table, on which the bread and wine are placed before being consecrated. [1913 Webster] 4. A cupboard, sideboard, or cabinet, particularly one intended for the display of rich vessels or plate, and consisting chiefly of open shelves for that purpose. [1913 Webster] Credence \Cre"dence\, v. t. To give credence to; to believe. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] ||