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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Jordan Novet, CNBC, 26 Dec. 2025
This might not sound like much, but the credibility of the event upon which His church was founded was based on the testimony of people viewed as not credible.
—Matt Fleming, Oc Register, 25 Dec. 2025
For Six Senses, the partnership with Gere adds credibility and a certain level of notoriety to a project already positioned as one of the most ambitious experiments in regenerative luxury living on the Pacific coast.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 Dec. 2025
Partnering with the high-caliber institution was a strategic move on the brand’s part, said Nacewicz, to reaffirm its commitment to credibility and expertise in the field.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 23 Dec. 2025
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“Credibility.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/credibility. Accessed 27 Dec. 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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