Credibility is a related term of credence.
Credence is a related term of credibility.
As nouns the difference between credence and credibility
is that
credence is acceptance of a belief or claim as true, especially on the basis of evidence while
credibility is reputation impacting one's ability to be believed.
As a verb credence
is (obsolete) to give credence to; to believe.
credence English
Noun
(uncountable) Acceptance of a belief or claim as true, especially on the basis of evidence.
- Based on the scientific data, I give credence to this hypothesis.
Credential or supporting material for a person or claim.
- He presented us with a letter of credence .
(religion, countable ) A small table or credenza used in certain Christian religious services.
(countable ) A cupboard, sideboard, or cabinet, particularly one intended for the display of rich vessels or plate on open shelves.
Related terms
* credential
* credibility
Verb
(credenc)
(obsolete) To give credence to; to believe.
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* Oxford English Dictionary , 2nd ed., 1989.
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credibility English
Noun
Reputation impacting one's ability to be believed.
- After weeks of blowing smoke, her credibility with me was next to nil.
(legal) Believability of statements by a witness, as measured by whether the testimony is probable or improbable when judged by common experience.
Related terms
* credence
* credible
* credit
Coordinate terms
* cred
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