credibility
/kɹɛd.əˈbɪ.ɫɪ.ti/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: credibilities
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A reputation impacting one's ability to be believed.
Noun
Examples
After weeks of blowing smoke, her credibility with me was next to nil.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A believability of statements by a witness, as measured by whether the testimony is probable or improbable when judged by common experience.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “credibility” mean?
A reputation impacting one's ability to be believed.
Is “credibility” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.