Word of the Day: CREDENCE

Belief or believability

credence (noun) - trustworthiness or truthfulness; an acceptance that something is true or real [kreed-ns]

BREAKDOWN: CRED- (belief, trust) + -ENCE (state or act)

• credential as an noun means evidence or existence of qualifications, credit, or authority (also credentials)

• credential as an verb means to provide with evidence or documentation of authority or privilege

• credential as an adjective means serving as an introduction or recommendation

See also: incredulous

“Sit as little as possible. Give no credence to any thought that was not born outdoors while moving about freely.” —Friedrich Nietzsche

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