the quality of being believable or trustworthy. 1 The scandal has damaged his credibility as a leader. 2 The certificate has great credibility in France and Germany. 3 There is a credibility gap developing between employers and employees.
What are some examples of credibility?
24 Examples of Credibility
- Credentials. Credentials such as a software developer with a computer science degree from a well known university.
- Experience. Experiences that are relevant to a situation. ...
- Reliability. ...
- Quality. ...
- Performance. ...
- Fidelity. ...
- Precision. ...
- Evidence.
What does it mean to give someone credibility?
If someone or something has credibility, people believe in them and trust them. The police have lost their credibility. Synonyms: believability, reliability, cred [slang], plausibility More Synonyms of credibility.