reliability

American  

[ri-lahy-uh-bil-i-tee] / rɪˌlaɪ əˈbɪl ɪ ti /

Sometimes reliableness

noun

1. the ability to be relied on or depended on, as for accuracy, honesty, or achievement.

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Other Word Forms

• nonreliability noun

Etymology

Origin of reliability

reliable + -ity

Example Sentences

At the same time, utilities “face several significant challenges, including aging infrastructure, declining grid reliability, more frequent and severe weather events and the pressure to integrate renewable-energy sources as well,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Our prices are reasonable, and customers choose Fuyao based on a comprehensive evaluation of technological expertise, product quality, delivery reliability, and service excellence.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Some former U.S. officials said the U.S. doesn’t need to carry out such “supercritical tests” because it uses advanced computer simulations to determine the reliability of its stockpile.

From The Wall Street Journal

But as a generation of buyers can attest, these hard-revving little gassers suffered a host of maintenance, reliability and durability issues.

From The Wall Street Journal

“We have two major criteria when we look at climate reliability,” said Daniel Scott, a professor of environment at Waterloo and the chief author of the report.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• accuracy
• authenticity
• honesty
• loyalty
• safety
• security
• soundness
• trustworthiness