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Definition credibility in British English

credibility noun

[uncountable] noun
/ˌkredəˈbɪləti/
1

qualities that someone has that make people believe or trust them

Example

The jury had doubts about the credibility of some of the witnesses.

Example

Claire knew that to argue any more would only undermine her credibility.

Example

The government is losing credibility by its failure to act quickly.

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1.1

used about things such as systems, statements, or beliefs

Example

The credibility of your work will suffer if you get your facts wrong.

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Definition credibility in British English