credibility
pronunciation
How to pronounce credibility in British English:
UK [ˌkredəˈbɪləti]
How to pronounce credibility in American English:
US [ˌkredəˈbɪləti]
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- Noun:
- the quality of being believable or trustworthy
Word Origin
- credibility (n.)
- 1590s, from Medieval Latin credibilitas, from Latin credibilis (see credible). Credibility gap is 1966, American English, in reference to official statements about the Vietnam War.
Example
- 1. In the end confidence and credibility are all .
- 2. Instead , the truth enhances the government 's credibility .
- 3. These weaknesses undermine the credibility of mr taheri 's case .
- 4. People said russia 's financial credibility would never recover .
- 5. Some groups have gained a reputation for credibility .