ˈkredə̇d.əbəl, -ə̇təbəl adjective
Etymology: partly from Latin credit us (past participle of credere ) + English -able; partly from credit (II) + -able
1. : worthy of belief
2.
a. : sufficiently good to bring reputation or esteem : deserving of judicious praise : reputable
a creditable performance
b. : suitable , respectable
born of creditable parents
3. : worthy of having commercial credit
4. : capable of being credited or ascribed
victory was directly creditable to his efforts
5 years of creditable service toward a retirement eligibility
• cred·it·ably -blē, -li adverb