credible
Americanadjective
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capable of being believed; believable.
a credible statement.
- Synonyms:
- tenable, reasonable, likely, plausible
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worthy of belief or confidence; trustworthy.
a credible witness.
adjective
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capable of being believed
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trustworthy or reliable
the latest claim is the only one to involve a credible witness
Other Word Forms
- credibility noun
- credibleness noun
- credibly adverb
- noncredible adjective
- noncredibleness noun
- noncredibly adverb
Etymology
Origin of credible
First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin crēdibilis, from crēd(ere) “to believe, confide, entrust” + -ibilis -ible
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Example Sentences
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The report said there were credible reports of "serious restrictions on freedom of expression, including enforcement of or threat of criminal or civil laws in order to limit expression".
From BBC
Many tips in that document appear to have been dismissed by investigators as not credible and no supporting evidence is provided.
From BBC
Conservation charity WWF Scotland said ministers needed to significantly improve their plans if they were to be seen as credible.
From BBC
Through a book, he said, politicians can "establish an official version of their background and experiences" and "make them seem credible" before a campaign.
From Barron's
Kenny MacAskill does not seem minded to yield the leadership unless the group comes up with a credible plan which can fulfil the party's fiscal obligations.
From BBC
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