Pronunciation: /krɛdəˈbɪləti/
noun the quality of being trusted and believed in
A1 His credibility was questioned when he told a lie.
A2 The witness's credibility was essential in proving the defendant's innocence.
B1 The scientist's credibility was established through years of research and peer-reviewed publications.
B2 The journalist's credibility was called into question after publishing inaccurate information.
C1 The politician's credibility was damaged after being caught in a corruption scandal.
C2 The expert's credibility in the field of astrophysics is widely recognized by the scientific community.
adjective credible (related to credibility)
A1 Her credibility as a reliable source of information is unquestionable.
A2 The website's credibility is important when researching for a school project.
B1 The scientist's credibility was called into question after several of his studies were found to be flawed.
B2 The company's credibility took a hit after it was revealed that they had been involved in unethical practices.
C1 The politician's credibility was damaged by the scandal, but he managed to regain trust through transparency and accountability.
C2 The journalist's credibility is unmatched in the industry, as she always verifies her sources and presents unbiased information.
formal The scientist's credibility was called into question after his research methods were scrutinized.
informal I trust her because she has a lot of credibility in this field.
slang You gotta build up your street cred if you want any credibility around here.
figurative His credibility as a leader was shattered when he was caught lying to his team.
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