plausible

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Plausible' describes something that seems reasonable or likely to be true, even if it's not confirmed. It's more than just 'possible' — it's believable or convincing.

Examples in Different Contexts

A consultant may explain that it's plausible to achieve the nonprofit's goals with a more focused approach to fundraising.

Practice Scenarios

Creative

Scenario:

The character's reaction seems a bit over the top considering their mild nature. Could her actions align more closely with her character profile?

Response:

You're right. It's not plausible for her character to react in such an extreme manner. I'll make revisions to align with her character traits.

Tech

Scenario:

The app is experiencing more crashes after the latest update. I suspect it might be related to increased user traffic.

Response:

I agree, with a large influx of user traffic, it's plausible the server might be experiencing more stress leading to crashes.