“Credible” vs. “Creditable”: What’s the Difference?
Jun 9, 2023
Engram
The difference between “credible” and “creditable”
- Credible refers to trustworthiness or reliability of information, while creditable refers to recognition of an accomplishment.
- Credible is based on evidence or proof, whereas creditable is based on achievement or merit.
- Credible is related to perception or belief, while creditable is related to appraisal or evaluation.
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What is the definition of “credible” and “creditable”?
Credible
- Credible means capable of being believed or trusted.
- It refers to something or someone that is reliable, believable and with evidence to support.
- A credible source is someone or something that is considered trustworthy and reliable.
Creditable
- Creditable means deserving of praise or acknowledgement.
- It refers to something or someone who has achieved a respectable or worthy accomplishment.
- A creditable effort means an effort that is commendable or worthy of recognition.
Which is the more popular variant on the Internet?
“Credible” is the more popular variant on the web.
More popular
Credible
149,000,000 results on the web
Examples
- The journalist's report was credible, backed up by multiple sources.
- The witness's testimony was credible and helped convict the defendant.
- The company's reputation for trustworthy products made them a credible choice for consumers.
Creditable
32,400,000 results on the web
Examples
- The student's essay was creditable and demonstrated a thorough understanding of the topic.
- The athlete's performance was creditable despite a recent injury.
- The employee's efforts were creditable and contributed to the success of the project.
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