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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Instead, choose two or three areas where your brand or institution has real credibility and focus relentlessly.
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Toby Wong, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
The most stinging repute came from China, which accused the U.S. of abandoning Haiti at a dire moment after helping set up its ruling transitional presidential council, now mired in controversy and credibility issues.
—Arkansas Online, 22 Apr. 2025
Such a force structure would both increase U.S. combat credibility and decrease first-strike incentives on both sides.
—Andrew S. Lim, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
Countries with independent central banks have greater credibility to stick to inflation targets and weather instability.
—The Editors, National Review, 22 Apr. 2025
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Toby Wong, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
The most stinging repute came from China, which accused the U.S. of abandoning Haiti at a dire moment after helping set up its ruling transitional presidential council, now mired in controversy and credibility issues.
—Arkansas Online, 22 Apr. 2025
Such a force structure would both increase U.S. combat credibility and decrease first-strike incentives on both sides.
—Andrew S. Lim, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
Countries with independent central banks have greater credibility to stick to inflation targets and weather instability.
—The Editors, National Review, 22 Apr. 2025
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 30 Apr. 2025.
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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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