credible

/ˈkrɛdəbəl/
adjective
  1. Able to be believed; convincing and trustworthy.
    • The witness gave a credible account of what happened at the accident.
    • The threat was considered credible, so the police increased security.
    • Only credible sources should be used for your research paper.
  2. Describing a candidate, plan, or effort that is likely to succeed or be effective.
    • She is a credible candidate for the position because of her experience.
    • The team needs a credible strategy if they want to win the championship.
    • Without a credible plan, the investors refused to fund the project.
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