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credence

/ˈkriː.dəns/

Translations

credencenoun

credences

crédibilitéAu sens de croyance, acceptation comme vrai.

The scientist's new theory gained credence among her peers after the successful experiments.

La nouvelle théorie de la scientifique a gagné en crédibilité auprès de ses pairs après les expériences réussies.

crédenceMobilier d'église.

The altar server carefully arranged the chalice and paten on the credence before the service began.

L'enfant de chœur a soigneusement disposé le calice et la patène sur la crédence avant le début de l'office.

Synonyms

credenceadjective

/ˈkriː.dəns/

Used attributively before another noun (e.g., credence table) to denote relation or function.

crédibleAu sens de fiable, digne de foi.

The report gave the theory more credence in the scientific community.

Le rapport a rendu la théorie plus crédible dans la communauté scientifique.

credencenoun

Belief in or acceptance of something as true.

The scientist's new theory gained credence among her peers after the successful experiments.

A small table or shelf in a church where the bread and wine are placed before being consecrated.

The altar server carefully arranged the chalice and paten on the credence before the service began.

Official credentials, especially a letter of authorization presented by a diplomatic agent when assuming office.

The ambassador presented his credence to the president during a formal ceremony.

credenceadjective

Attributive; designating or relating to a credence table, shelf, or similar item.

The sacristan wiped down the credence table before Mass.

Attributive: relating to credibility, trustworthiness, or the acceptance of something as believable.

The committee requested additional credence data before approving the project.