credence vs theorem

credence

noun
  • A subjective probability estimate of a belief or claim. 

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

  • Credential or supporting material for a person or claim. 

  • A small table or credenza used in certain Christian religious services. 

  • A cupboard, sideboard, or cabinet, particularly one intended for the display of rich vessels or plate on open shelves. 

theorem

noun
  • A mathematical statement that is expected to be true 

  • A mathematical statement of some importance that has been proven to be true. Minor theorems are often called propositions. Theorems which are not very interesting in themselves but are an essential part of a bigger theorem's proof are called lemmas. 

  • A syntactically correct expression that is deducible from the given axioms of a deductive system. 

verb
  • To formulate into a theorem. 

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