credibility

Definition

  • noun: the quality of being believed or accepted as true, real, or honest
  • noun: the quality or power of inspiring belief
  • synonyms: credibleness

Examples

  • The fact that the new estimates are so wildly different from the initial numbers has created a 'credibility gap'.

  • There is a 'credibility gap' between what the mayor says and what the people see happening in the city.

  • In this instance, the lawyer's job is to make the jury doubt/question the witness's 'credibility'.

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