/ˌkrɛdɪbɪˈlɪti/ KRED-i-bil-i-tee

Definitions

1. noun

the quality of being believed or trusted, or the state of being worthy of belief or trust

“The scientist’s credibility was questioned after he was caught falsifying data.”

2. noun

the quality of being an expert or authority in a particular field or subject

“She’s an expert in her field and has a high level of credibility among her peers.”

3. noun

a state of being widely accepted or recognized

“The company’s credibility as a leader in the industry was established after years of successful operations.”

4. noun

the state of being convincing or persuasive

“The politician’s credibility was undermined by his contradictory statements.”

5. noun

the quality of being reliable or trustworthy

“The new employee’s credibility with the team was built through her consistent performance.”

6. noun

the state of being esteemed or respected

“The professor’s credibility as a scholar was recognized by the academic community.”