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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Irina Heaver, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
Below, the members of Rolling Stone Culture Council share the best ways brands can rebuild credibility and strengthen their image after public criticism.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 9 June 2025
Conversations with veterans also helped bring realism to settings such as camps, prisons, and villages, details that infused credibility into the story.
—Kevin Giraud, Variety, 9 June 2025
Vladimer was referencing efforts by Cuomo’s circle of lawyers and aides to discredit the accusers, challenging their credibility including in court proceedings.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 7 June 2025
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“Credibility.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/credibility. Accessed 24 Jun. 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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