Credible

usgb/ˈkredəbl/
adjective

Able to be believed or trusted.

The police found his story to be credible.
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Often appears as...

  • credible evidence
  • credible source
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Assessing Trust

Consider if information seems reasonable and if the source has a history of accuracy.

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He provided credible sources to support his thesis.
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Evidence Over Opinion

Preference for facts or data over personal beliefs when determining credibility.

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Despite his skepticism, the experiment's results were credible.
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Context Matters

Certain phrases alongside 'credible' can heighten its impact, like 'credible witness'.

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The judge considered the eyewitness to be a credible witness.
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