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Credible

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025

Definition

Being credible means that something or someone is believable and trustworthy. In writing, credibility refers to the author's ability to convince the reader that their argument is valid and reliable.

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