Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

credibility

Noun
/krɛdɪˈbɪləti/
Definition
The quality of being trusted and believed in.
Examples
  • The journalist’s credibility was questioned after the misleading report.
  • Building credibility takes time and consistent effort.
Meaning
Credibility refers to the degree to which someone or something can be trusted to deliver the truth or be honest.
Synonyms
  • trustworthiness
  • reliability
  • believability
  • dependency