enhancing credibility

[ɪnˈhænsɪŋ krəˈdɪbɪləti]
verb phrase / gerund
aumentando credibilidade
1. the act of improving or increasing the quality of being trustworthy, believable, or reliable
Enhancing credibility through transparent communication is essential for business success.
Aumentando credibilidade por meio de comunicação transparente é essencial para o sucesso dos negócios.
2. making something more convincing or worthy of trust and confidence
The company focused on enhancing credibility by obtaining industry certifications.
A empresa focou em aumentar credibilidade obtendo certificações do setor.
3. strengthening one's reputation or the reputation of an organization through demonstrable actions
Enhancing credibility requires consistent delivery on promises and commitments.
Aumentar credibilidade requer cumprimento consistente de promessas e compromissos.
In Brazilian business culture, enhancing credibility is highly valued and often achieved through personal relationships, consistent behavior, and demonstrated competence. In the USA, credibility is frequently enhanced through certifications, testimonials, and data-driven evidence. Both cultures recognize that credibility is foundational to success in professional and personal contexts.
NYC Slang
building street cred / street credibility
Synonyms / Sinônimos
building truststrengthening reputationboosting confidenceimproving trustworthinessestablishing authority
Antonyms / Antônimos
damaging credibilityundermining trustdestroying reputationdiminishing authorityeroding confidence

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
aumentando credibilidade
most common and widely understood in all contexts
Rio de Janeiro
fortalecendo confiança
often emphasizes strengthening trust alongside credibility
São Paulo
potencializando credibilidade
more formal, used in corporate and business contexts
Portugal
aumentando a credibilidade
similar usage but with definite article more common in Portuguese European Portuguese

Related Words

credibilitytrustworthinessauthenticityreliabilitytransparencyreputationlegitimacyintegrity

Related Idioms & Phrases

putting your money where your mouth is
walking the talk
earning trust
building social proof
establishing a track record
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