credible

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   Able to be believed; convincing and plausible.

   The police said the witness gave a credible account of events.

2. 2
   adj

   Trustworthy and reliable as a source.

   Always check that your information comes from credible sources.

From Middle English credible, borrowed from Middle French credible, from Latin crēdibilis (“worthy of belief”), from crēdō (“believe”); see credit.

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