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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

credence

/ˈkrɛdəns/ noun · British & US
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What does credence mean?

noun

The quality of being believed or accepted as true; confidence or trust in something or someone. A feeling or opinion that something is true or likely to happen.

Example

"The scientist's words gave credence to the theory that the Earth was round."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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