Creditability: meaning, definitions and examples

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creditability

 

[ ˌkrɛdɪtəˈbɪlɪti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in financial context

The quality of being believable or trustworthy, especially in relation to financial matters. It is the level of confidence that creditors and investors have in a person, organization, or financial institution.

Synonyms

credibility, reliability, trustworthiness

Examples of usage

  • His creditability was questioned after the scandal.
  • The company's creditability is crucial for attracting investors.
  • The creditability of the financial report is essential for making investment decisions.
Context #2 | Noun

in general context

The quality of being trustworthy or reliable in any situation, not limited to financial matters. It refers to the ability to be believed or relied upon.

Synonyms

integrity, reliability, trustworthiness

Examples of usage

  • Her creditability as a witness was crucial for the court case.
  • The journalist's creditability is essential for maintaining a loyal readership.
  • Building personal creditability takes time and consistent actions.

Translations

Translations of the word "creditability" in other languages:

🇵🇹 credibilidade

🇮🇳 विश्वसनीयता

🇩🇪 Glaubwürdigkeit

🇮🇩 kredibilitas

🇺🇦 кредитоспроможність

🇵🇱 wiarygodność

🇯🇵 信頼性 (しんらいせい)

🇫🇷 crédibilité

🇪🇸 credibilidad

🇹🇷 güvenilirlik

🇰🇷 신뢰성 (신뢰성)

🇸🇦 المصداقية

🇨🇿 důvěryhodnost

🇸🇰 dôveryhodnosť

🇨🇳 信誉 (xìnyù)

🇸🇮 verodostojnost

🇮🇸 áreiðanleiki

🇰🇿 сенімділік

🇬🇪 სანდოობა

🇦🇿 etibarlılıq

🇲🇽 credibilidad

Word origin

The word 'creditability' is derived from the noun 'creditable,' which originated in the late 16th century. 'Creditable' comes from the Latin word 'credere,' meaning 'to believe.' Over time, 'credibility' became more commonly used to convey the same meaning as 'creditability.' The concept of trustworthiness and reliability has been essential in various fields, especially in financial and personal contexts.

See also: accredit, credential, creditable, creditor, credits, creditworthy, discredit, discreditable, uncredited.