credibility
gb/kɹˌɛdɪbˈɪlɪti/ us/kɹˌɛdɪbˈɪlɪti/
B2
Ingles
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
Pangngalan
B2
property
1
quality of being believable
how believable or trustworthy something seems
Padron ng paggamit:
the credibility of [something]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Do not confuse credibility (being believed) with credit (money you can borrow).
Mga kasingkahulugan
believability (Focuses on how convincing something sounds.)
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trustworthiness (Emphasizes being honest and reliable.)
Mga kasalungat
unreliability (Opposite in terms of not being dependable or believable.)
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implausibility (Opposite in terms of being hard to believe.)
Mga kolokasyon
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
Mga tema
communication
|media
|daily_life
Mga Halimbawa
- Her calm explanation gave the story credibility.
- The report lost credibility after several key errors were found.
- They added detailed sources to improve the article’s credibility.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- The witness had credibility in court.
- This website has high credibility.
Pangngalan
B2
abstract
2
reputation for being trustworthy
the trust people have in a person or group
Padron ng paggamit:
[someone]'s credibility (with [someone/group])
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Credibility is uncountable in most uses (not 'a credibility'); say 'some credibility' or 'a credible person'.
Mga kasingkahulugan
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.)
Mga kasalungat
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.)
Mga kolokasyon
personal credibility
|professional credibility
|political credibility
|journalistic credibility
|a loss of credibility
|build credibility
|earn credibility
|retain credibility
|credibility with voters
|credibility with colleagues
Mga tema
work
|business
|relationships
|politics
Mga Halimbawa
- He worked hard to rebuild his credibility after the scandal.
- The doctor’s credentials added to her credibility with patients.
- Once you lie, your credibility is hard to get back.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- She has credibility at work.
- He lost credibility with his friends.
Pangngalan
C1
property
3
plausibility of a claim
how likely a story or claim seems
Padron ng paggamit:
the credibility of [a claim/story/explanation]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners may overuse 'credible' where 'plausible' fits better; credibility often implies being believed by others.
Mga kasingkahulugan
plausibility (Focuses on seeming logically possible.)
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likelihood (More general probability, less about trust.)
Mga kasalungat
absurdity (Extremely hard to take seriously or believe.)
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improbability (Low likelihood of being true.)
Mga kolokasyon
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
Mga tema
communication
|law
|daily_life
Mga Halimbawa
- The timeline hurt the credibility of his explanation.
- Several witnesses supported her account, increasing its credibility.
- The theory has some credibility, but it needs more evidence.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- The story has credibility.
- His excuse lacks credibility.
Pangngalan
formal
C1
abstract
4
public trust in an institution
how much people trust an organization
Padron ng paggamit:
[an institution]'s credibility (with [the public/audience])
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Not the same as authority; an organization can have power without credibility.
Mga kasingkahulugan
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.)
Mga kasalungat
illegitimacy (Being seen as not valid or not rightful.)
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public distrust (A broad lack of trust from the public.)
Mga kolokasyon
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
Mga tema
politics
|business
|media
|society
Mga Halimbawa
- The agency’s credibility suffered after the data was misreported.
- The central bank needs credibility to keep inflation expectations stable.
- Repeated reversals damaged the administration’s credibility abroad.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- The company wants to improve its credibility.
- The scandal hurt the bank’s credibility.
Pangngalan
B2
property
5
reliability of a source
how reliable a source of information is
Padron ng paggamit:
the credibility of [a source/website/study]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners may say 'credible source' correctly, but may incorrectly say 'credibility source' instead of 'source credibility' or 'the credibility of the source'.
Mga kasingkahulugan
reliability (General dependability; not always tied to being believed.)
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authoritativeness (Emphasizes expertise and recognized authority.)
Mga kasalungat
dubiousness (Suggests suspicion about truth or quality.)
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bias (Opposes credibility by suggesting unfair influence on information.)
Mga kolokasyon
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
Mga tema
education
|media
|technology
Mga Halimbawa
- Students are taught to evaluate the credibility of online sources.
- Anonymous posts often have low credibility compared with official statements.
- Peer review can increase the credibility of research findings.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- Check the credibility of the website.
- This source has low credibility.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
credibility
IPA
GB/kɹˌɛdɪbˈɪlɪti/
US/kɹˌɛdɪbˈɪlɪti/
Mga pantig at diin
cred - ib - il - ity (4 pantig)
Stress on 3rd syllable (il)
Mga anyo ng salita
Noun
- Base: credibility
- Plural: credibilities, credibility
Mga kaugnay na salita
Forms
credibilities
noun
Related words
credit
noun B1
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
credence
noun
credulous
adjective
incredulous
adjective
Mga ekspresyon
credibility crisis
1/kɹˌɛdɪbˈɪlɪti kɹˈaɪsəs/
fixed phrase
formal
serious loss of public trust
a time when people stop trusting someone
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
credibility gap
1/kɹˌɛdɪbˈɪlɪti ɡˈæp/
fixed phrase
formal
difference between claims and reality
when people don’t believe official statements
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
gain credibility
1/ɡˈeɪn kɹˌɛdɪbˈɪlɪti/
fixed phrase
become more trusted
to be trusted more
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
lend credibility to
1/lˈɛnd kɹˌɛdɪbˈɪlɪti tə/
fixed phrase
make something seem believable
to make something easier to believe
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
lose credibility
1/lˈuz kɹˌɛdɪbˈɪlɪti/
fixed phrase
stop being trusted
to be trusted less
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
street credibility
1/stɹˈit kɹˌɛdɪbˈɪlɪti/
fixed phrase
informal
respect in a tough community
respect from people on the street
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.