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| 1. | [ noun ] the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true | |
| Synonyms: | acceptance | |
| Examples: | "he gave credence to the gossip" "acceptance of Newtonian mechanics was unquestioned for 200 years" |
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| Related terms: | attitude recognition accept | |
| 2. | [ noun ] (housing) a kind of sideboard or buffet | |
| Synonyms: | credenza | |
| Related terms: | buffet | |
| Similar spelling: |
Creeden Crowden credenza crudeness credendum credential credentials |
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