1. the quality of seeming reasonable or probable; believability

Examples

• The witness’s story lacked plausibility due to several contradictions.
• Scientists questioned the plausibility of the new theory.
• The movie’s plot had enough plausibility to keep audiences engaged.
• Her excuse had some plausibility, so the teacher gave her another chance.
• The detective examined the plausibility of each suspect’s alibi.
• The proposal’s plausibility made it worth considering for funding.