reliability

Sometimes re·lia·ble·ness

[ri-lahy-uh-bil-i-tee]

noun

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

Other Word Forms

• nonreliability noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of reliability¹

reliable + -ity

Example Sentences

But the reliability of their closer is one place where they have a clear edge.

From Los Angeles Times

Defence barrister Mark Mulholland said Soldier G's statements were "riddled with questions of reliability" and gave "changing accounts" of events on Bloody Sunday.

From BBC

With Week 1 as a litmus test, the dynamic looked much improved, thanks to another year of bonding with Johnston and Ladd McConkey and the added reliability of a returning Keenan Allen.

From Los Angeles Times

In addition, he said, “threats to grid safety and reliability are becoming more frequent and more costly.”

From Los Angeles Times

If passed, the bill would expand the state’s ability to buy and sell clean power with other Western states in a move that supporters say will improve grid reliability and save money for ratepayers.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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