credibility

noun
UK: /ˌkred.ɪˈbɪl.ə.ti/
US: /ˌkred.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

  1. The quality of being believable or trustworthy.

    1. His story lacks credibility.
    2. The witness's credibility was questioned by the defense attorney.

  2. The power to inspire belief.

    1. She gained credibility as a leader.
    2. The company needs to improve its credibility with its customers.

Synonyms

reliability plausibility

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "credibility" in English means: The quality of being believable or trustworthy., The power to inspire belief..

The phonetic transcription of "credibility" is /ˌkred.ɪˈbɪl.ə.ti/ in British English and /ˌkred.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "credibility": reliability, plausibility.

Example usage of "credibility": "His story lacks credibility.". More examples on the page.