plausibility
noun
plau·si·bil·i·ty
ˌplȯ-zə-ˈbi-lə-tē 
plural plausibilities
1
: the quality or state of being plausible
2
: something plausible
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The plausibility of the most troubling scenarios puts A.I. researchers in an awkward position.
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Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2025
That plausibility forces providers like ServiceNow to deal with a possibly existential threat.
—Jason Andersen, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Fennell’s films often elide both history and plausibility — strict adherence to period-appropriate accuracy in casting, costume, or feel is besides the point.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 24 Mar. 2025
After enough examples, the model can generate outputs with high enough accuracy or plausibility to be useful.
—Ars Technica, 27 Feb. 2025
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Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2025
That plausibility forces providers like ServiceNow to deal with a possibly existential threat.
—Jason Andersen, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Fennell’s films often elide both history and plausibility — strict adherence to period-appropriate accuracy in casting, costume, or feel is besides the point.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 24 Mar. 2025
After enough examples, the model can generate outputs with high enough accuracy or plausibility to be useful.
—Ars Technica, 27 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for plausibility
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“Plausibility.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plausibility. Accessed 12 Apr. 2025.
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