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believability

Pronunciation: [bɪˌliːvəˈbɪlɪti]

Word

Context: "credibility"

(noun) believability is how likely it is that something can be believed or trusted. If a story or a person seems true and honest, we say it has high believability.

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The detective's evidence added to the believability of the entire case.

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The tall tale lacked believability, making it hard to take seriously.

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What factors can affect the believability of a news report?

Context: "storytelling"

(noun) believability refers to how real or possible a story seems. If a story has a lot of details and works well together, it feels believable.

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The movie's great acting made its believability impressive.

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The story was so strange that it crossed the line of believability.

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How can a writer improve the believability of their characters?

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