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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Judah Taub, semafor.com, 13 Feb. 2026
These categories reflect the factors most likely to affect a consumer’s experience when working with a tax relief provider, including credibility indicators, service scope, pricing clarity, access to licensed professionals and customer feedback.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
Every tip is reviewed for credibility, relevance and information that can be acted upon by law enforcement.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 13 Feb. 2026
Set along the Spree in Mitte with floor-to-ceiling windows and a reliably glamorous crowd, the restaurant blends classic steakhouse indulgence with contemporary art-world credibility.
—Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 13 Feb. 2026
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“Credibility.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/credibility. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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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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