credibility (C1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˌkred.əˈbɪl.ə.t̬i/
Definition
The quality of being trusted and believed in.
Examples
The journalist's credibility was questioned after the story turned out to be false.
We need to restore the company's credibility with its customers.
Her extensive experience lends credibility to her arguments.
How to Use credibility
- credibility of (prepositional phrase)
- Referring to the trustworthiness or believability of a specific person, source, or statement. — "We must examine the credibility of the evidence presented."
- credibility gap (collocation)
- A lack of trust or belief in the truth of something, often due to a difference between what is said and what is done. — "There is a significant credibility gap between the government's promises and its actions."
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