Meaning & use
credo
A formal statement of the beliefs or principles that guide a person's or group's actions.
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Her personal credo was to treat every patient with patience and respect.
The company's credo emphasizes honesty in every transaction with customers.
A note on using this word
Credo often refers to a personal or organizational motto, while creed more often implies a formal or religious belief system.
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