credibility
Americannoun
noun
Other Word Forms
- noncredibility noun
Etymology
Origin of credibility
First recorded in 1570–80; from Late Latin crēdibilitās, equivalent to Latin crēdibili(s) credible ( def. ) + -tās -ty 2 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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The photo was later restored after CBS published its story, but the damage to the administration’s credibility — such as it is — was already done.
From Salon
The support of these well-known faces gave the idea of spirits credibility with the audience.
From Literature
There is no information in the available documents suggesting agents were able to corroborate the woman's accusations, nor that agents made any assessment of their credibility.
From BBC
“The Fed’s policy credibility represents a highly valuable asset which should be carefully guarded, including by ensuring the Fed’s monetary policy decisions remain independent,” the IMF said.
Though it might seem like professional credibility comes from maintaining control, it sometimes also comes from letting go, writes Harvard Business School professor Leslie John.
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