Credible

/ˈkɹɛdəbl̩/ · adjective

Meaning

Believable or plausible..

Definitions by Sense

1. Believable or plausible.
2. Dependable, trustworthy, or reliable.
3. Authentic or convincing.

Example Sentences

credible alibi

think up a credible excuse

While WMRE makes clear that electrification is the only credible option to decarbonise, it says that bi-mode trains could be used in the interim.

What society classifies as “credible” is almost always a product of whichever social demographic happens to be economically dominant at the time of the classification.

credible sources

credible acting

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• more credible
• most credible

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