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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“A newsroom cannot be hollowed out without consequences for its credibility, its reach and its future.”
From Salon
Perez faced questions about his credibility and a judge later overturned three of the convictions on procedural grounds, but prosecutors have said they found no evidence that Perez lied about police wrongdoing.
From Los Angeles Times
The Fed has a central role to play in restoring its own independence and credibility.
"I knew signing up to this was going to absolutely ruin my credibility as a traditional swimmer," he said.
From BBC
“After nearly five years of above-target inflation, it is essential that we maintain our credibility by returning to a disinflationary path and achieving our target in the relatively near future.”
From Barron's
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