Plausibility

usgb/ˌplɔːzəˈbɪləti/
noun

The quality of being believable or trustworthy.

The plausibility of her story is what convinced the police she was telling the truth.
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  • question the plausibility
  • plausibility of a theory
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Evaluate Evidence

Consider how well evidence supports something to judge its plausibility.

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Given the lack of solid evidence, the plausibility of his claim is low.
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Not Certainty

Plausibility suggests something seems reasonable, not that it's definitely true.

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The detective found the plausibility of the alibi questionable, not disproven.
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Subjectivity Involved

Different people may judge the plausibility of something differently.

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Critics hotly debated the plausibility of the movie's plot.
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