credibility

Plural

credibilities

1. 1.A reputation impacting one's ability to be believed.

   • After weeks of blowing smoke, her credibility with me was next to nil.
   • The 'partygate' controversy has played a major part in undermining the credibility of Boris Johnson and his Government and has led to calls from senior MPs for him to resign.

2. 2.A believability of statements by a witness, as measured by whether the testimony is probable or improbable when judged by common experience.

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