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.
Recent Examples on the Web
But that speaks to the dichotomy that has always been Taylor Swift: on record, as good and honest a confessional a singer-songwriter as any who ever passed through the ports of rock credibility; in concert, a great, fulsome entertainer like Cher squared.
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Chris Willman, Variety, 19 Apr. 2024
The tension threatens the credibility and trust influencers have painstakingly built.
—Ebony Flake, Essence, 16 Apr. 2024
In an era of a global war where the U.S. is on one side and Russia and China are on the other, the Israeli response will reflect the U.S.’s credibility as the leader of the Western world.
—Gadi Ezra, TIME, 15 Apr. 2024
The establishment of aid facilities in the West Bank and a direct aid-delivery route from the West Bank, with Israeli inspections handled there, could be efficient, help the area’s economy, and improve the PA’s credibility with the Palestinian people.
—Shira Efron, Foreign Affairs, 15 Apr. 2024
In the days after October 7th, Biden gained significant credibility among Israelis for his quick and forceful response.
—Dexter Filkins, The New Yorker, 14 Apr. 2024
The suit also alleges that troopers who were out of favor were for a time placed on lists of officers with credibility problems who could not be called to testify in court.
—Paul Egan, Detroit Free Press, 12 Apr. 2024
End of carousel Gwen, the more aggrieved of the pair, is sharp enough to recognize that this scandal threatens not only the superannuated career of their boss’s boss — appropriately named Frank — but also the credibility of their entire enterprise.
—Chris Klimek, Washington Post, 10 Apr. 2024
Attorneys for Trump have hammered at the credibility of prosecution witnesses, including Cohen, in recent court filings.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 8 Apr. 2024
Chris Willman, Variety, 19 Apr. 2024
The tension threatens the credibility and trust influencers have painstakingly built.
—Ebony Flake, Essence, 16 Apr. 2024
In an era of a global war where the U.S. is on one side and Russia and China are on the other, the Israeli response will reflect the U.S.’s credibility as the leader of the Western world.
—Gadi Ezra, TIME, 15 Apr. 2024
The establishment of aid facilities in the West Bank and a direct aid-delivery route from the West Bank, with Israeli inspections handled there, could be efficient, help the area’s economy, and improve the PA’s credibility with the Palestinian people.
—Shira Efron, Foreign Affairs, 15 Apr. 2024
In the days after October 7th, Biden gained significant credibility among Israelis for his quick and forceful response.
—Dexter Filkins, The New Yorker, 14 Apr. 2024
The suit also alleges that troopers who were out of favor were for a time placed on lists of officers with credibility problems who could not be called to testify in court.
—Paul Egan, Detroit Free Press, 12 Apr. 2024
End of carousel Gwen, the more aggrieved of the pair, is sharp enough to recognize that this scandal threatens not only the superannuated career of their boss’s boss — appropriately named Frank — but also the credibility of their entire enterprise.
—Chris Klimek, Washington Post, 10 Apr. 2024
Attorneys for Trump have hammered at the credibility of prosecution witnesses, including Cohen, in recent court filings.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 8 Apr. 2024
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“Credibility.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/credibility. Accessed 26 Apr. 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 that strained the teacher's credibility
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