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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Joshua Adragna, Rolling Stone, 10 Feb. 2025
The balance between mercy and accountability has always been delicate, but when that balance is disrupted without due process, the credibility of the entire system is weakened.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 7 Feb. 2025
Gascón’s posts ranged from criticizing Black Lives Matter and questioning the credibility of the George Floyd scandal to what Hagi claims were endorsements of Adolf Hitler.
—Armond White, National Review, 5 Feb. 2025
For those seeking products backed by real expertise and tangible results, Natural Pearl offers a rare combination of credibility and innovation.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 2 Feb. 2025
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“Credibility.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/credibility. Accessed 16 Feb. 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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