plausibleness

noun

as in credibility

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  1. credibility
  2. plausibility
  3. likelihood
  4. probability
Noun
  • The credibility of a company’s European commitments depends on the operating arrangement and protections behind them.
    — Margot Edelman, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Conceding that earns you the credibility to defend the steps that matter.
    — Brian Jenney, IEEE Spectrum, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of credibility
Noun
  • How important is scientific plausibility to you when writing science fiction?
    — Sam Macdonald, Scientific American, 28 Oct. 2026
  • There are a few clues along the way that, in retrospect, support the big twist, but nothing fully persuaded me of the overall credibility of the secrets exposed, or their plausibility beyond the dramatic demands of plot.
    — Greg Evans, Deadline, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of plausibility
Noun
  • South Korean President Lee Jae Myung’s approach to North Korea has also increased the likelihood of conflict.
    — Dan Blumenthal, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026
  • In August, Kalshi reflected a 95% likelihood of Wisconsin Democratic socialist Francesca Hong winning the Democratic gubernatorial primary over Milwaukee County executive David Crowley.
    — Ananya Chetia, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of likelihood
Noun
  • The measurements showed that electrons could cross the energy gap with a tunneling probability reaching 100% under the experimental conditions.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2026
  • The best chance for widespread rain is Friday night, when probabilities grow to 70% to 90%.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of probability
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