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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Jc Serrano, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
In an era where anyone can generate a realistic video of anything for $1.50, the credibility of the source becomes our primary anchor to truth.
—ArsTechnica, 29 May 2025
IndyCar issued penalties to the team, and Roger Penske later fired his three top IndyCar officials in an attempt to restore trust and credibility from both fans and those in the IndyCar paddock.
—Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 29 May 2025
Happy customers love it for small spaces, and the brand name gives it an extra dose of credibility.
—People Deals Team, People.com, 28 May 2025
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“Credibility.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/credibility. Accessed 2 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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