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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Tal Axelrod, ABC News, 22 Nov. 2024
There aren’t many technology firms focused on developing network solutions that span moonshots and penalty shots, but there’s sometimes a different attitude towards innovation in the Far East where NTT originates, so this duality is possibly perceived with more credibility on home soil first.
—Adrian Bridgwater, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Lab results are a crucial piece of evidence in criminal cases, and falling short would undermine their credibility, potentially jeopardizing justice and public safety.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA TODAY, 18 Nov. 2024
Such a network would also boost Europe’s credibility with adversaries.
—Agathe Demarais, Foreign Affairs, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Credibility.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/credibility. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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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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