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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Prosecutors could point to the benefits to undermine the credibility of those aides on the witness stand.
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Robert Faturechi, ProPublica, 3 June 2024
The most concerning thing for me is the rapid collapse in the credibility of government institutions these past few years.
—Lorraine Berry, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2024
Corruption and self-serving interests are rampant throughout our leadership, and U.S. credibility and trust have been weakened worldwide.
—Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2024
For instance, Collins emphasized that establishing a polling firm's credibility in its text message outreach is a key consideration in text-to-web surveys.
—Geoffrey Skelley, ABC News, 30 May 2024
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Robert Faturechi, ProPublica, 3 June 2024
The most concerning thing for me is the rapid collapse in the credibility of government institutions these past few years.
—Lorraine Berry, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2024
Corruption and self-serving interests are rampant throughout our leadership, and U.S. credibility and trust have been weakened worldwide.
—Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2024
For instance, Collins emphasized that establishing a polling firm's credibility in its text message outreach is a key consideration in text-to-web surveys.
—Geoffrey Skelley, ABC News, 30 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for credibility
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“Credibility.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/credibility. Accessed 11 Jun. 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 beyond credibility
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