Definitions
- Referring to the quality of being worthy of trust or belief. - Talking about the degree to which something is considered reliable or believable. - Describing the level of confidence that people have in a person, organization, or idea.
- Referring to the quality of being trusted or believed. - Talking about the degree to which something is considered reliable or believable. - Describing the level of confidence that people have in a person, organization, or idea.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to the quality of being trustworthy or believable.
- 2Both words describe the level of confidence that people have in something or someone.
- 3Both words can be used to evaluate the reliability of information or sources.
- 4Both words are important in establishing trust and building relationships.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Credibility is more commonly used than creditability in everyday language.
- 2Connotation: Credibility is generally considered a more formal and appropriate term, while creditability may be seen as less formal or even incorrect.
- 3Frequency: Credibility is used much more frequently than creditability in both spoken and written English.
Remember this!
Creditability and credibility are synonyms that refer to the quality of being trustworthy or believable. However, credibility is the more commonly used and accepted term, with a longer history of usage and a more formal connotation. Creditability is a newer word that is sometimes considered a misspelling of credibility, and may be seen as less formal or even incorrect.
