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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Warsh, a former Fed governor with a Wall Street background, has been critical of the central bank's handling of inflation in the past and told CNBC in July that its hesitancy to cut interest rates undermined its credibility.
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Warsh has been an outspoken critic of the modern Fed, arguing that the institution has expanded beyond its mandate and damaged its credibility.
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Experts believe the Fed's ability to set interest rates on its own gives the central bank credibility and eases fears that it is motivated by politics.
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Lauren Del Valle, CNN Money, 30 Jan. 2026
Warsh, a former Fed governor with a Wall Street background, has been critical of the central bank's handling of inflation in the past and told CNBC in July that its hesitancy to cut interest rates undermined its credibility.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
Warsh has been an outspoken critic of the modern Fed, arguing that the institution has expanded beyond its mandate and damaged its credibility.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
Experts believe the Fed's ability to set interest rates on its own gives the central bank credibility and eases fears that it is motivated by politics.
—Joe Walsh, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for credibility
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“Credibility.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/credibility. Accessed 1 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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