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Creditability - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

creditability

/ˌkrɛdɪˈtæbɪləti/ /ˌkrɛdɪˈtæbɪləti/

Definition:

The quality of being trusted and believed in; reliability or trustworthiness.

Synonyms:

credibility, trustworthiness, reliability, believability

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

incredibility, untrustworthiness

Common Collocations:

gain creditability, lose creditability, question creditability, enhance creditability

Derivatives:

credible, credibly, creditor

Usage Tips:

Use "creditability" to describe someone's or something's trustworthiness in formal contexts like reports or evaluations.

Common Phrases:

"creditability gap, " "lend creditability, " "undermine creditability"

Etymology:

Derived from Latin "credere" (to believe) with the suffix "-ity" indicating a state or quality.

Examples:

  • 1. Her creditability as a witness was questioned in court.
  • 2. The study lacks creditability due to its small sample size.
  • 3. Politicians often struggle to maintain their creditability with voters.
  • 4. His honesty gave him high creditability among his peers.

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