credibility
noun
cred·i·bil·i·ty
ˌkre-də-ˈbi-lə-tē 
1
: the quality or power of inspiring belief
an account lacking in credibility
2
: capacity for belief
Her account exceeds credibility.
Examples of credibility in a Sentence
The new evidence lends credibility to their theory.
The scandal undermined her credibility as an honest politician.
In this instance, the lawyer's job is to make the jury doubt the witness's credibility.
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Ray Long, Chicago Tribune, 28 Jan. 2025
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Taylor called into question the credibility of an eyewitness, a surviving housemate who police said saw a masked man leaving after overhearing sounds of a struggle.
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Ray Long, Chicago Tribune, 28 Jan. 2025
Some opposition politicians questioned the credibility of the plan.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 27 Jan. 2025
Taylor called into question the credibility of an eyewitness, a surviving housemate who police said saw a masked man leaving after overhearing sounds of a struggle.
—Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 25 Jan. 2025
Among the topics on the agenda is certification, including the role that third-party seals of approval can play in boosting credibility for sustainability claims.
—Sj Staff, Sourcing Journal, 24 Jan. 2025
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credibility
noun
cred·i·bil·i·ty
ˌkred-ə-ˈbil-ət-ē
1
: the quality or power of inspiring belief
a story without much credibility
2
: capacity for belief
an excuse beyond credibility
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