the act of thinking deeply about; reflection; meditation; cogitation.

a result of thinking; an idea, concept, opinion, thought, etc.

anything imagined; a mental image; a creation of the mind; an imagination.

a belief, confidence (that something would happen).

something done or given as a token or act of respect; an honour; a tribute.

payment asked or given for professional services; a charge; a fee.

something contributed, as money to a charity; contribution.

the quality of being proper, fitting or suitable; fitness; propriety; conformity with what is proper or with accepted standards.

the quality by which one is eligible for or one deserves, something; eligibility, competency.

good reputation; fame; celebrity.

a doubt; suspicion; uncertainty.

trust; confidence.

(phil.) an arriving at a conclusion based on the probabilities (which is diff. from the one based on perfect knowledge and pure imagination).

(gram.) a sense expressing a probability.