credibility — the quality of being trusted and believed in
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the quality of being trusted and believed in
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌkredəˈbɪləti/
Example Sentences
- The weather forecast lost all credibility when it predicted snow in July.
- His credibility as a diet expert vanished when people saw him eating donuts for breakfast.
- The company's credibility in environmental protection is questioned due to recent pollution incidents.
credibility
NOUN[/ˌkredəˈbɪləti/]
the quality of being trusted and believed in
Years of honest reporting gave the journalist great credibility.
Her credibility came from keeping every promise she made.
Her credibility grew through reliability and earned her greater responsibility.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'credibilis' meaning 'worthy of belief,' derived from 'credere' (to believe) combined with the suffix '-ibility' (quality or state of being).
Breakdown
cred- (believe, from Latin credere) + -ible (worthy of, capable of) + -ity (quality or state of) = credibility
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📝Examples
“The weather forecast lost all credibility when it predicted snow in July.”
“His credibility as a diet expert vanished when people saw him eating donuts for breakfast.”
“The company's credibility in environmental protection is questioned due to recent pollution incidents.”
“To maintain credibility as a news source, journalists must verify their facts carefully.”
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