plausibleness

noun

as in credibility

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  1. credibility
  2. plausibility
  3. likelihood
  4. probability
Noun
  • Russian authorities have increasingly used the label as a way of casting aspersions on the credibility and independence of organizations and people carrying the designation.
    — Zahra Ullah, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2026
  • The personal losses raised Eisenkot’s profile among Israelis and gave him credibility as someone who wouldn’t needlessly sacrifice soldiers.
    — Julia Frankel, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of credibility
Noun
  • How important is scientific plausibility to you when writing science fiction?
    — Sam Macdonald, Scientific American, 28 Oct. 2026
  • There are a few clues along the way that, in retrospect, support the big twist, but nothing fully persuaded me of the overall credibility of the secrets exposed, or their plausibility beyond the dramatic demands of plot.
    — Greg Evans, Deadline, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of plausibility
Noun
  • On Monday afternoon, Polymarket listed the likelihood of a Masterson victory at 70%.
    — Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 2 Nov. 2026
  • As Tuesday approaches, investors will turn their attention toward the midterm elections, where prediction market traders see a nearly 75% likelihood of Democrats taking the Senate.
    — Deena Zaidi, CNBC, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of likelihood
Noun
  • The measurements showed that electrons could cross the energy gap with a tunneling probability reaching 100% under the experimental conditions.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2026
  • The best chance for widespread rain is Friday night, when probabilities grow to 70% to 90%.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of probability
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