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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Without this trust, even the best AI solution can undermine the company’s credibility.
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Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
The bombing campaign against Iraq was only politically possible because Cohen had the credibility to assure his fellow Republicans and the nation that the military wasn’t acting to protect the president’s political interests.
—Time, 1 July 2025
His attorneys elected instead to challenge the accusers’ credibility during lengthy cross-examination questioning.
—Larry Neumeister, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025
His attorneys elected instead to challenge the accusers' credibility during lengthy cross-examination questioning.
—CBS News, 30 June 2025
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Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
The bombing campaign against Iraq was only politically possible because Cohen had the credibility to assure his fellow Republicans and the nation that the military wasn’t acting to protect the president’s political interests.
—Time, 1 July 2025
His attorneys elected instead to challenge the accusers’ credibility during lengthy cross-examination questioning.
—Larry Neumeister, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025
His attorneys elected instead to challenge the accusers' credibility during lengthy cross-examination questioning.
—CBS News, 30 June 2025
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“Credibility.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/credibility. Accessed 18 Jul. 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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