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plausible

/plɒzɪbəl/ adjective · British & US
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What does plausible mean?

adjective

Seeming reasonable or believable; able to be accepted as true or valid. A plausible explanation for the delay was given.

Example

"The detective found a plausible alibi for the suspect, which cast doubt on the eyewitness's testimony."

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