credibility
gb/kɹˌɛdɪbˈɪlɪti/ us/kɹˌɛdɪbˈɪlɪti/
B2
Engelsk
hitelesség, szavahihetőség, hihetőség
SUBSTANTIV
B2
1
hitelesség
B2
Bruksmønster:
the credibility of [something]
Her calm explanation gave the story credibility.
Nyugodt magyarázata hitelességet adott a történetnek.
The report lost credibility after several key errors were found.
A jelentés elvesztette a hitelességét, miután több fontos hibát találtak benne.
They added detailed sources to improve the article’s credibility.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
The witness had credibility in court.
A tanú hitelesnek számított a bíróság előtt.
This website has high credibility.
Ennek a weboldalnak nagy a hitelessége.
Vanlig feil:
Do not confuse credibility (being believed) with credit (money you can borrow).
Betydning
quality of being believable
Ordkombinasjoner
high credibility
|low credibility
|the credibility of the story
|question someone's credibility
|undermine credibility
|damage credibility
|establish credibility
|maintain credibility
|restore credibility
|boost credibility
Synonymer
believability (Focuses on how convincing something sounds.)
|
trustworthiness (Emphasizes being honest and reliable.)
Antonymer
unreliability (Opposite in terms of not being dependable or believable.)
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implausibility (Opposite in terms of being hard to believe.)
Temaer
communication
|media
|daily_life
Definisjon
how believable or trustworthy something seems
The quality of being trusted and believed to be true or reliable.
SUBSTANTIV
B2
2
hitelesség
B2
Bruksmønster:
[someone]'s credibility (with [someone/group])
He worked hard to rebuild his credibility after the scandal.
Keményen dolgozott azon, hogy a botrány után visszaépítse a hitelességét.
The doctor’s credentials added to her credibility with patients.
Az orvos képesítései növelték a betegek szemében a hitelességét.
Once you lie, your credibility is hard to get back.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
She has credibility at work.
Hitelesnek számít a munkahelyén.
He lost credibility with his friends.
Elvesztette a hitelességét a barátai előtt.
Vanlig feil:
Credibility is uncountable in most uses (not 'a credibility'); say 'some credibility' or 'a credible person'.
Betydning
reputation for being trustworthy
Ordkombinasjoner
personal credibility
|professional credibility
|political credibility
|journalistic credibility
|a loss of credibility
|build credibility
|earn credibility
|retain credibility
|credibility with voters
|credibility with colleagues
Synonymer
reputation (Broader; can be good or bad, not only about being believed.)
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standing (Often about respect and status within a group.)
Antonymer
disrepute (A state of being widely distrusted or disapproved of.)
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distrust (The opposite reaction from others toward a person or group.)
Temaer
work
|business
|relationships
|politics
Definisjon
the trust people have in a person or group
A reputation for being honest, competent, and worth believing.
SUBSTANTIV
C1
3
hitelesség
B2
hihetőség
C1
Bruksmønster:
the credibility of [a claim/story/explanation]
The timeline hurt the credibility of his explanation.
Az időrend gyengítette a magyarázata hitelességét.
Several witnesses supported her account, increasing its credibility.
Több tanú is alátámasztotta a beszámolóját, ami növelte annak hitelességét.
The theory has some credibility, but it needs more evidence.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
The story has credibility.
A történet hitelesnek tűnik.
His excuse lacks credibility.
A kifogása nem túl hiteles.
Vanlig feil:
Learners may overuse 'credible' where 'plausible' fits better; credibility often implies being believed by others.
Betydning
plausibility of a claim
Ordkombinasjoner
the credibility of the claim
|the credibility of the explanation
|assess credibility
|evaluate credibility
|test credibility
|credibility of an allegation
|credibility of a rumor
|challenge the credibility
|enhance credibility
|lack credibility
Synonymer
plausibility (Focuses on seeming logically possible.)
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likelihood (More general probability, less about trust.)
Antonymer
absurdity (Extremely hard to take seriously or believe.)
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improbability (Low likelihood of being true.)
Temaer
communication
|law
|daily_life
Definisjon
how likely a story or claim seems
The degree to which a statement, explanation, or story seems likely to be true.
SUBSTANTIV
C1
FORMAL
4
hitelesség
B2
Bruksmønster:
[an institution]'s credibility (with [the public/audience])
The agency’s credibility suffered after the data was misreported.
Az ügynökség hitelessége sérült, miután tévesen jelentették az adatokat.
The central bank needs credibility to keep inflation expectations stable.
A központi banknak hitelességre van szüksége ahhoz, hogy stabilan tartsa az inflációs várakozásokat.
Repeated reversals damaged the administration’s credibility abroad.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
The company wants to improve its credibility.
A cég javítani akar a hitelességén.
The scandal hurt the bank’s credibility.
A botrány ártott a bank hitelességének.
Vanlig feil:
Not the same as authority; an organization can have power without credibility.
Betydning
public trust in an institution
Ordkombinasjoner
government credibility
|media credibility
|institutional credibility
|international credibility
|public credibility
|credibility crisis
|a blow to credibility
|restore credibility
|credibility with the public
|credibility among allies
Synonymer
legitimacy (Focuses on being seen as rightful or valid, not only believable.)
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public confidence (Emphasizes the public’s feeling of trust.)
Antonymer
illegitimacy (Being seen as not valid or not rightful.)
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public distrust (A broad lack of trust from the public.)
Temaer
politics
|business
|media
|society
Definisjon
how much people trust an organization
Public confidence that an organization, institution, or authority is reliable, truthful, and competent.
SUBSTANTIV
B2
5
hitelesség
B2
Bruksmønster:
the credibility of [a source/website/study]
Students are taught to evaluate the credibility of online sources.
A diákokat arra tanítják, hogy értékeljék az online források hitelességét.
Anonymous posts often have low credibility compared with official statements.
Az anonim bejegyzések hitelessége gyakran alacsonyabb, mint a hivatalos közleményeké.
Peer review can increase the credibility of research findings.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
Check the credibility of the website.
Ellenőrizd a weboldal hitelességét.
This source has low credibility.
Ennek a forrásnak alacsony a hitelessége.
Vanlig feil:
Learners may say 'credible source' correctly, but may incorrectly say 'credibility source' instead of 'source credibility' or 'the credibility of the source'.
Betydning
reliability of a source
Ordkombinasjoner
source credibility
|scientific credibility
|academic credibility
|the credibility of a website
|the credibility of a study
|check credibility
|verify credibility
|judge credibility
|question the credibility
|credible sources
Synonymer
reliability (General dependability; not always tied to being believed.)
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authoritativeness (Emphasizes expertise and recognized authority.)
Antonymer
dubiousness (Suggests suspicion about truth or quality.)
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bias (Opposes credibility by suggesting unfair influence on information.)
Temaer
education
|media
|technology
Definisjon
how reliable a source of information is
The extent to which a source of information is considered accurate, unbiased, and dependable.
Grammatikk
Oppslagsform
credibility
IPA
GB/kɹˌɛdɪbˈɪlɪti/
US/kɹˌɛdɪbˈɪlɪti/
Stavelser og trykk
cred - ib - il - ity (4 stavelser)
Stress on 3rd syllable (il)
Bøyingsformer
Noun
- Base: credibility
- Plural: credibilities, credibility
Ordfamilie
Forms
credibilities
noun
Related words
credit
noun B1
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
credence
noun
credulous
adjective
incredulous
adjective
Uttrykk
credibility crisis
1/kɹˌɛdɪbˈɪlɪti kɹˈaɪsəs/
fixed phrase
formal
serious loss of public trust
a time when people stop trusting someone
Eksempler
- The CEO faced a credibility crisis after the misleading statements.
- The agency is in a credibility crisis following the report’s findings.
- A credibility crisis can make it hard to communicate even true information.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
- The company is in a credibility crisis.
credibility gap
1/kɹˌɛdɪbˈɪlɪti ɡˈæp/
fixed phrase
formal
difference between claims and reality
when people don’t believe official statements
Eksempler
- A credibility gap opened up between the minister’s promises and the results.
- The company faced a credibility gap after repeated delays.
- Polling showed a growing credibility gap on the issue.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
- There is a credibility gap between what they say and what happens.
gain credibility
1/ɡˈeɪn kɹˌɛdɪbˈɪlɪti/
fixed phrase
become more trusted
to be trusted more
Eksempler
- The idea gained credibility after new studies supported it.
- She gained credibility with the team by delivering on her promises.
- The startup gained credibility when a major investor backed it.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
- He gained credibility through hard work.
lend credibility to
1/lˈɛnd kɹˌɛdɪbˈɪlɪti tə/
fixed phrase
make something seem believable
to make something easier to believe
Eksempler
- The photographs lend credibility to her account of the events.
- His experience as a pilot lends credibility to his safety concerns.
- Independent audits lend credibility to the company’s claims.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
- The data lends credibility to the report.
lose credibility
1/lˈuz kɹˌɛdɪbˈɪlɪti/
fixed phrase
stop being trusted
to be trusted less
Eksempler
- The witness lost credibility when he changed his story.
- If you exaggerate, you’ll lose credibility with your audience.
- The newspaper lost credibility after publishing false information.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
- He lost credibility after he lied.
street credibility
1/stɹˈit kɹˌɛdɪbˈɪlɪti/
fixed phrase
informal
respect in a tough community
respect from people on the street
Eksempler
- The actor gained street credibility after starring in the indie film.
- He talks tough, but he has no street credibility.
- The brand tried to build street credibility by sponsoring local artists.
Eksempler for deg som lærer
- He has street credibility in his neighborhood.