plausibility
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/ˌplɔːzəˈbɪləti/
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/ˌplɔːzəˈbɪləti/
the quality of being believable and likely to be true
The plausibility of the story increased when the witness came forward.
the ability to sound honest and convincing, especially when not being truthful
Despite the plausibility of his story, we still had our doubts.