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credible

Pronunciation: [ˈkrɛdɪbl]

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Learn how to use credible in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “trustworthiness”

(adjective) when someone or something can be trusted because they are believable or reliable. If you hear a story from someone credible, it means you can believe what they're saying.

Example

The scientist gave a credible explanation for the experiment's results.

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His excuses were not credible, and nobody believed him.

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Can you find a credible source to support your idea?

Context: “information”

(adjective) when information is reliable and supported by good evidence. If a news article is credible, it means it's backed up by facts and not just rumors.

Example

The journalist provided credible information about the event.

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That website is not credible because it often has false news.

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How can we tell if the information is credible?

How to pronounce credible

Pronunciation: [ˈkrɛdɪbl]

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