plausibleness

noun

Definition of plausiblenessnext
as in credibility

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  1. credibility
  2. plausibility
  3. likelihood
  4. probability
Noun
  • However, the hypothetical scenario of an invasion would galvanize Greenland's population and its international allies into a unified front, risking a swift and diplomatically disastrous conflict that would undermine U.S. credibility.
    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
Definition of credibility
Noun
  • By incorporating elements of real-world science, the novel creates a sense of plausibility that enhances its impact.
    William Mullane, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
  • The time when big clubs are linked with big players, with varying degrees of plausibility.
    Nick Miller, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of plausibility
Noun
  • There’s not much evidence that climate change has increased the likelihood of extreme wind events.
    Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Some circuits, for instance, consider the child’s mental health history while others don’t; some take input from law enforcement or the Florida Juvenile Justice Department while others may not and some even take into account the likelihood of a conviction in adult court.
    Shirsho Dasgupta, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of likelihood
Noun
  • Stocks plunged plunged after the report while Treasury yields soared as traders price in a lower probability of Fed rate cuts this year.
    Jeff Cox, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Purple: These words are associated with a probability brainteaser.
    Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of probability
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