01 a. Worthy of belief.
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Worthy of belief.[Obs.]“Divers creditable witnesses deposed.” — Ludlow.
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2.
Deserving or possessing reputation or esteem; reputable; estimable.“This gentleman was born of creditable parents.” — Goldsmith.
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Bringing credit, reputation, or honor; honorable; as, such conduct is highly creditable to him.“He settled him in a good creditable way of living.” — Arbuthnot.