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Meaning of belief

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

belief

Pronunciation:/bəˈliːf/

noun

Definitions

  1. Mental acceptance of a claim as true.

    Example: It's my belief that the thief is somebody known to us.

  2. Faith or trust in the reality of something; often based upon one's own reasoning, trust in a claim, desire of actuality, and/or evidence considered.

    Example: Based on this data, it is our belief that X does not occur.

  3. Something believed.

    Example: The ancient people have a belief in many deities.

  4. The quality or state of believing.

    Example: My belief that it will rain tomorrow is strong.