credible
Pronunciation: [ˈkrɛdɪbl]
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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?
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