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credence

/ˈkɹiː.dəns/

Meanings
noun
Acceptance of a belief or claim as true, especially on the basis of evidence.

Examples :

"Based on the scientific data, I give credence to this hypothesis."
philosophy theory mind attitude science

Related Words

Illustration credential

credential noun

/kɹɪˈdɛnʃəl/

(chiefly in the plural) documentary or electronic evidence that a person has certain status or privileges

"May I see your credentials, please?"

Illustration particularly

particularly adverb

/pəˈtɪkjəli/ /pəˈtɪkjəlɚli/

(focus) Especially, extremely.

"The apéritifs were particularly stimulating."

Illustration sideboard

sideboard noun

/ˈsaɪdbɔːrd/

(furniture) A piece of dining room furniture having drawers and shelves for linen and tableware; originally for serving food.

"We stored the extra plates and napkins in the sideboard for Thanksgiving dinner. "

Illustration supporting

supporting verb

/səˈpɔːtɪŋ/ /səˈpɔɹtɪŋ/

To keep from falling.

"Don’t move that beam! It supports the whole platform."

Illustration showcasing

showcasing verb

/ˈʃoʊkeɪsɪŋ/ /ˈʃoʊˌkeɪsɪŋ/

To display, demonstrate, show, or present.

"I think the demonstration really showcases the strengths of the software."

Illustration especially

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Illustration acceptance

acceptance noun

/ək.ˈsɛp.təns/

The act of accepting; a receiving of something offered, with acquiescence, approbation, or satisfaction; especially, favourable reception; approval.

"the acceptance of a gift, office, doctrine, etc."

Illustration hypothesis

hypothesis noun

/-əsəs/ /haɪˈpɑː.θə.sɪs/

Used loosely, a tentative conjecture explaining an observation, phenomenon or scientific problem that can be tested by further observation, investigation and/or experimentation. As a scientific term of art, see the attached quotation. Compare to theory, and quotation given there.

"My hypothesis is that the children's improved test scores are due to the new study techniques they learned in class. "

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offerings noun

/ˈɑfəɹɪŋz/ /ˈɒfəɹɪŋz/ /ˈɔfəɹɪŋz/

The act by which something is offered.

"The museum's offerings included a variety of exhibits, from ancient artifacts to modern art. "

Illustration scientific

scientific adjective

/ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/

Of, or having to do with science.

"The scientific method is important in my school science class. "

Illustration religious

religious noun

/ɹɪ.ˈlɪ.d͡ʒəs/

A member of a religious order, i.e. a monk or nun.

"The religious devoted much of their time to prayer and meditation. "

Illustration beautiful

beautiful noun

/ˈbjuːtɪfəl/

Someone who is beautiful. Can be used as a term of address.

"Hey, beautiful!"