credibility

American  

[kred-uh-bil-i-tee] / ˌkrɛd əˈbɪl ɪ ti /

Sometimes credibleness

noun

1. the quality of being believable or worthy of trust.

   After all those lies, his credibility was at a low ebb.

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credibility British  

/ ˌkrɛdɪˈbɪlɪtɪ /

noun

1. the quality of being believed or trusted

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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

The biggest change is “credibility at scale,” says John Hultquist, chief analyst at Google Threat Intelligence Group.

From The Wall Street Journal

The presiding judge called the argument “a tale that surpasses those of the Arabian Nights, lacking credibility,” according to Bernama, Malaysia’s state media outlet, which said the charges involved some $570 million of misappropriated assets.

From The Wall Street Journal

While episodic global volatility may cause short-term fluctuations, strong policy credibility, export inflows and attractive carry conditions may support a positive medium-term outlook for the ringgit, they add.

From The Wall Street Journal

Some investors who fear the Fed could lose its inflation-fighting credibility have poured into assets such as gold as a hedge on the dollar.

From The Wall Street Journal

"Having lost all trust and credibility, it's long been evident to everyone apart from John Swinney that Angela Constance's position is untenable. She needs to go."

From BBC

Related Words

• chance
• integrity
• prospect
• reliability
• soundness
• trustworthiness
• validity