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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Tony Gambill, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Bates conducted a monthslong investigation before determining Mosby’s motion to vacate Syed’s conviction was flawed, according to the filing, but did not assess the credibility of the case against Syed.
—Lauren Del Valle, CNN, 6 Mar. 2025
From there, the Orange-Osceola State Attorney’s Office named Holland among 11 members of the department whose credibility about the investigation into Baseggio — now accused of felony battery and witness tampering, among other charges — was called into question.
—Cristóbal Reyes, Orlando Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2025
Projects that meet the platform’s standards will receive a The Black List-style mark of distinction, signifying their alumni status, which Bekmambetov believes will enhance their industry credibility.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 4 Mar. 2025
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Tony Gambill, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Bates conducted a monthslong investigation before determining Mosby’s motion to vacate Syed’s conviction was flawed, according to the filing, but did not assess the credibility of the case against Syed.
—Lauren Del Valle, CNN, 6 Mar. 2025
From there, the Orange-Osceola State Attorney’s Office named Holland among 11 members of the department whose credibility about the investigation into Baseggio — now accused of felony battery and witness tampering, among other charges — was called into question.
—Cristóbal Reyes, Orlando Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2025
Projects that meet the platform’s standards will receive a The Black List-style mark of distinction, signifying their alumni status, which Bekmambetov believes will enhance their industry credibility.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 4 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for credibility
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“Credibility.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/credibility. Accessed 9 Mar. 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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