What is the meaning of belief?

noun

  • Any cognitive content held as true.
  • A vague idea in which some confidence is placed.
    • usage: "his impression of her was favorable"; "what are your feelings about the crisis"; "it strengthened my belief in his sincerity"; "I had a feeling that she was lying"
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