belief
US /bɪˈlif/
Definition
any cognitive content held as true
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
It is our belief that honest service builds lasting customer trust.
Word Family
Synonyms
- convictionan unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
- faitha strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
- opiniona personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
Collocations
- Easy strong beliefdescribing strong belief (having strength or power greater than average or expected)
- Medium mistaken belief about tax lawsto mistaken belief about tax laws, meaning to identify incorrectly
- Hard sincere belief in corporate reformdescribing sincere belief in corporate reform (open and genuine; not deceitful)
- Very Hard beggar belief that regulators missed fraudto beggar belief that regulators missed fraud, meaning to be beyond the resources of
Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.