Definition of "convincing" []

• Serving to convince: a convincing argument; a convincing manner. (adjective)
• Believable; plausible: a convincing story. See Synonyms at valid. (adjective)

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• "U.IDENTIFIED FEMALE: And today, a U. N.-backed commission said it found what it called convincing evidence and fraud in last month's presidential election in Afghanistan and ordered to recount some of the votes."
• "Anthony sent a brief note in reply to my letter, thanking me heartily for what he termed my convincing statement, and expressing his determination to act in accordance with it."
• "The Colts won in convincing fashion — Peyton Manning passed for 377 yards with three touchdown passes, and the defense notched a second-half shutout — but like so many of their games this season it did not always seem so automatic."