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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Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Advertisement Napoletano had credibility issues as well.
—Jessica Garrison, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
The old system is hemorrhaging credibility, and something genuinely new is bound to emerge.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
Listen to this article Osceola Sheriff Marcos Lopez has agreed to pay a $250 fine for posting a photo online of 13-year-old Madeline Soto’s body but the fate of a related probe into Lopez’ credibility is unclear.
—Cristóbal Reyes, Orlando Sentinel, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Credibility.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/credibility. Accessed 22 Dec. 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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