credibility
/,kredi'biliti/ Cách viết khác : (credibleness) /'kredəblnis/
Definition
Noun: The quality of being capable of being believed; trustworthiness, reliability, or plausibility. It refers to the power of inspiring belief or confidence in someone or something.
Usage
Credibility is an uncountable noun. It describes an abstract quality possessed by a person, organization, statement, or source of information. It is often discussed in contexts like journalism, science, politics, and personal relationships.
Examples
- The scientist's credibility was enhanced by her meticulous research and transparent methodology.
- The newspaper lost much of its credibility after publishing several unverified stories.
- A spokesperson must maintain their credibility with the public to be effective.
- His argument lacked credibility because it was based on outdated data.
Advanced Usage
- Credibility gap: A perceived discrepancy between statements or promises made and the actual reality or outcomes. This term is often used in political contexts.
- Example: The administration faced a growing credibility gap over its economic forecasts.
- To lend/give credibility to something: To make something seem more believable or trustworthy.
- Example: The endorsement from a leading expert lent credibility to the new theory.
- To undermine/erode/damage credibility: To weaken trust or belief.
- Example: The contradictory statements severely undermined the witness's credibility.
Variants and Related Words
- Credible (adjective): Able to be believed; convincing.
- Example: She is a credible witness.
- Incredible (adjective): 1. Impossible to believe. 2. (Informal) Amazing or extraordinary.
- Example (1): His excuse was simply incredible.
- Example (2): We saw an incredible performance.
- Credibly (adverb): In a believable or convincing manner.
- Example: He argued his case credibly.
Synonyms
- Trustworthiness
- Reliability
- Believability
- Plausibility
- Integrity (in the context of a person's character)
Antonyms
- Incredibility
- Implausibility
- Unreliability
- Doubtfulness
Idioms and Common Phrases
- A question of credibility: When the truthfulness or reliability of something is in doubt.
- Example: For the jury, it was a question of the defendant's credibility.
- Street credibility (street cred): (Informal) The acceptance and respect of ordinary people in urban communities, especially young people.
- Example: The politician tried to gain some street credibility by using slang.
Noun
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the quality of being believable or trustworthy
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