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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Their credibility, however, depends on the transparency of audits and asset backing.
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Geoff Ira, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
The fallout has deepened divisions within conservative ranks, as prominent figures debate the credibility of the government's official narrative and the conduct of officials like Attorney General Pam Bondi, FBI Director Kash Patel and FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino.
—Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 July 2025
On social media, many are questioning the credibility of the government report and aspects of the state media coverage.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 11 July 2025
The politicization of the Fed would be complete, and the credibility of the Fed would be destroyed, while the risk to the reserve status of the dollar and the safety and soundness of U.S. Treasury bonds would immediately be suspect.
—Ron Insana, CNBC, 11 July 2025
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Geoff Ira, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
The fallout has deepened divisions within conservative ranks, as prominent figures debate the credibility of the government's official narrative and the conduct of officials like Attorney General Pam Bondi, FBI Director Kash Patel and FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino.
—Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 July 2025
On social media, many are questioning the credibility of the government report and aspects of the state media coverage.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 11 July 2025
The politicization of the Fed would be complete, and the credibility of the Fed would be destroyed, while the risk to the reserve status of the dollar and the safety and soundness of U.S. Treasury bonds would immediately be suspect.
—Ron Insana, CNBC, 11 July 2025
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“Credibility.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/credibility. Accessed 20 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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