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Credibility: meaning, definitions and examples

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credibility

 

[ ˌkrɛdɪˈbɪlɪti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in journalism

The quality of being trusted and believed in, especially because of being honest or showing good judgment.

Synonyms

authenticity, integrity, reliability, trustworthiness

Examples of usage

  • Her credibility as a reporter was questioned after she published a false story.
  • The witness's credibility was undermined when it was revealed that he had a history of lying.
  • Maintaining credibility is essential for a journalist to build a loyal readership.
  • Without credibility, a news source loses its integrity and trustworthiness.
  • Investigative journalists strive to establish credibility through thorough research and fact-checking.

Translations

Translations of the word "credibility" in other languages:

🇵🇹 credibilidade

🇮🇳 विश्वसनीयता

🇩🇪 Glaubwürdigkeit

🇮🇩 kredibilitas

🇺🇦 довіра

🇵🇱 wiarygodność

🇯🇵 信頼性 (shinraisei)

🇫🇷 crédibilité

🇪🇸 credibilidad

🇹🇷 güvenilirlik

🇰🇷 신뢰성 (sinroeseong)

🇸🇦 مصداقية (muṣdaqīyah)

🇨🇿 důvěryhodnost

🇸🇰 dôveryhodnosť

🇨🇳 可信度 (kěxìndù)

🇸🇮 verodostojnost

🇮🇸 trúverðugleiki

🇰🇿 сенімділік

🇬🇪 სანდოობა (sandooba)

🇦🇿 etibarlılıq

🇲🇽 credibilidad

Etymology

The word 'credibility' originates from the Latin word 'credibilis', which means 'worthy of belief'. The concept of credibility has been essential in human interactions throughout history, as trust and belief are fundamental to forming relationships and making informed decisions. In journalism, credibility is a cornerstone of ethical reporting, ensuring that information is accurate and trustworthy. Building credibility often requires consistency, honesty, and transparency in one's actions and words.

Word Frequency Rank

At #7,071 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.