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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Expert Panel®, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
The author identifies four credibility attributes that Davis incorporates into his leadership philosophy: Integrity, Intention, Capability, and Results.
—William Mullane, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024
This builds credibility and trust, providing social proof to attract paying clients.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 30 Oct. 2024
The newsletter’s combination of pithy irreverence and countercultural credibility had proved popular and grew more so, accumulating nearly five hundred subjects.
—Kyle Chayka, The New Yorker, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Credibility.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/credibility. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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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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