credence

  • 31credence — cre•dence [[t]ˈkrid ns[/t]] n. 1) belief as to the truth of something: to give credence to a claim[/ex] 2) something that establishes a claim to belief or confidence: letter of credence[/ex] 3) rel Also called cre′dence ta ble,credenza a small… …

    From formal English to slang

  • 32CRÉDENCE — n. f. Buffet, console qui sert à déposer les plats, les verres, dans une salle à manger. Une crédence de chêne sculpté. Il désigne aussi une Sorte de petite table ou de console qui est au côté de l’autel et où l’on met les burettes, le bassin et… …

    Dictionnaire de l'Academie Francaise, 8eme edition (1935)

  • 33Credence —    A table or shelf made of wood or stone placed at the side of the Sanctuary to hold the elements and vessels preparatory to consecration in the Holy Communion. The derivation is not certainly known. Some suppose it is derived from an Anglo… …

    American Church Dictionary and Cyclopedia

  • 34credence — [ˈkriːd(ə)ns] noun give/lend/add credence to sth formal to make people think that something is likely to be true[/ex] …

    Dictionary for writing and speaking English

  • 35crédence — nf., buffet placard servant de crédence (à Moye, chez mes grands parents paternels, c était un buffet pratiqué dans un mur, donc non mobile, mais muni de portes vitrées, pour ranger la vaisselle) ; dressoir, armoire ou table à vaisselle :… …

    Dictionnaire Français-Savoyard

  • 36credence — Belief in the statements of another. See letter of credence …

    Ballentine's law dictionary

  • 37Credence Systems — Corporation Type Public Industry Semiconductor Equipment Materials Headquarters Milpitas, CA, United States Key people Lavi A. Lev Employees …

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  • 38Credence Hospital — is a leading multispecialty hospital in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. Credence Hospital, started as one of the biggest centers for Assisted Reproduction in South India in 2001, provided quality medical care and registered success rates at… …

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  • 39Credence table — An elaborate Rococo credence table with marble top A Credence table is a small side table in the sanctuary of a Christian church which is used in the celebration of the Eucharist. Etymology: from latin credens, entis, believer). The credence… …

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  • 40Credence good — A credence good is a term used in economics for a good whose utility impact is difficult or impossible for the consumer to ascertain. In contrast to experience goods, the utility gain or loss of credence goods is difficult to measure after… …

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