C1nounacademicmedia
US/ˌkred.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/
UK/ˌkred.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/
the quality of being believed or trusted
In context
Citing reliable sources adds credibility to your argument.
The cheating scandal seriously damaged the credibility of the exam board.
A study funded by the sugar industry may lack credibility with the public.
Words that go with credibility
verb + noun
- lose credibilityThe newspaper lost credibility after printing the false story.
- damage the credibilityOne wrong statistic can damage the credibility of a whole report.
- lend credibilitySupport from experts lends credibility to the campaign.
- lack credibilityClaims without data tend to lack credibility.
adjective + noun
- scientific credibilityThe journal's scientific credibility depends on careful peer review.
noun + noun
- credibility gapThere is a credibility gap between the government's promises and its record.