1
: able to be believed : reasonable to trust or believe
Their story seemed credible [=believable, plausible] at first.
We've received credible information about the group's location.
credible evidence/witnesses
2
: good enough to be effective
She does a credible job of playing the famous singer.
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“Credible.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/credible. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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