credibility
Pronunciation: [krɛdɪˈbɪlɪti]
Word
Context: “trustworthiness”
(noun) credibility means how much people trust someone or something. If you have credibility, others believe what you say is true and reliable.
Example
The scientist has a lot of credibility because she works for a well-known university.
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His lies made it hard for people to see him as someone with credibility.
Example
Do you think the news source has enough credibility to trust its reports?
Context: “reputation”
(noun) credibility also refers to how good someone’s reputation is. It shows that people think highly of you or respect your work.
Example
The author's credibility grew after he published several successful books.
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She lost her credibility after being caught cheating.
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How can someone improve their credibility in their field?
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