Meaning & use

credo

noun·Advanced

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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