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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Another problem is the spread of fake news and the credibility of sources.
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Charlotte Observer, 21 May 2024
Former President Donald Trump's defense team will get its final chance Monday to undermine the credibility of prosecution star witness Michael Cohen in Trump's New York hush money case.
—Aysha Bagchi, USA TODAY, 20 May 2024
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Charlotte Observer, 21 May 2024
Former President Donald Trump's defense team will get its final chance Monday to undermine the credibility of prosecution star witness Michael Cohen in Trump's New York hush money case.
—Aysha Bagchi, USA TODAY, 20 May 2024
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“Credibility.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/credibility. Accessed 31 May. 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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