Creditable (adjective)

1. Deserving of trust, respect, or recognition.
2. Achievable or reasonably likely to happen.
3. Worthy of being credited or acknowledged.

Origin:

Late middle english: from latin creditabilis, from creditare "to trust, entrust", from credere "to believe".

Examples:

1. His work is creditable and he is highly respected in the field.
2. The company's financial performance was creditable, given the current economic climate.
3. The team's efforts to win the match were creditable, even though they lost.
4. The student's grades were creditable and he was expected to graduate with honors.
5. His explanation for being late was creditable and his boss believed him.