C1
credibility vs reliability
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| credibilitynoun/ˌkred.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/ | Meaning the quality of being believed or trusted | Goes with lose credibility | Example The cheating scandal seriously damaged the credibility of the exam board. |
| reliabilitynoun/rɪˌlaɪ.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/ | Meaning the quality of being trustworthy or working well every time | Goes with question the reliability | Example Researchers tested the reliability of the survey results. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
There is a gap between the government's promises and its record.