belief

UK /bɪˈliːf/ US /bɪˈliːf/
noun 5

Definitions

noun

1

Mental acceptance of a claim as true.

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

The belief that there is no conflict between [livestock] farming and arable production also seems to be unfounded: by preventing the growth of trees and other deep vegetation in the hills and by compacting the soil, grazing animals cause a cycle of flash floods and drought, sporadically drowning good land downstream and reducing the supply of irrigation water.

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.

My belief is that there is a bear in the woods. Bill said he saw one.

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

3

Something believed.

The ancient people have a belief in many deities.

4

The quality or state of believing.

My belief that it will rain tomorrow is strong.

5

Religious faith.

She often said it was her belief that carried her through the hard times.

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