Plausibly (Adverb)
Meaning
Easy to believe on the basis of available evidence; "he talked plausibly before the committee"; "he will probably win the election".
Examples
- The scientist presented her theory plausibly and received a standing ovation from her peers.
- He will probably win the election given his track record and the general mood of the country.
- The detective reconstructed the crime scene plausibly, but lacked concrete evidence.
- The lawyer argued plausibly that her client's alibi checked out and he was innocent.
- According to the data, the market forecast that the company would experience a growth plausibly in line with its competitors.