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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Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
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But Hamas’ main rival, the Palestinian Authority, has little credibility among Gaza’s residents.
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Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
Leaders can create internal assessments that are audited for credibility with a focus on climate, circularity, nature and safety to determine the environmental and social impacts of a product portfolio.
—Pernille Lind Olsen, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
But Hamas’ main rival, the Palestinian Authority, has little credibility among Gaza’s residents.
—Asher Kaufman, The Conversation, 16 Jan. 2025
Critics argue that her lobbying work—especially her representation of foreign governments and large corporations—could undermine her credibility as a champion of the rule of law.
—Nik Popli, TIME, 15 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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