dependability

[ dih-pen-duh-bil-i-tee ]

/ dɪˌpɛn dəˈbɪl ɪ ti /

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noun

the quality of being able to be relied on; trustworthiness or constancy:How grateful he was for his partner’s calmness and steadfast dependability, carefully managing their affairs year after year.

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Rarely de·pend·a·ble·ness

[dih-pen-duh-buhl-nis] /dɪˈpɛn də bəl nɪs/ .

Origin of dependability

depend(able) + -ability

OTHER WORDS FROM dependability

in·ter·de·pend·a·bil·i·ty, nounnon·de·pend·a·bil·i·ty, nounun·de·pend·a·bil·i·ty, noun

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How to use dependability in a sentence

DewaltDewalt 20V tools are high-quality machines known for their power and dependability.
Best tool combo kits: Take on any project with these power tool sets|Florie Korani|August 14, 2021|Popular-Science
This does mean you’re going all-in on one brand, so make sure it’s a brand you trust and one with a proven track record of dependability.
Best tool combo kits: Take on any project with these power tool sets|Florie Korani|August 14, 2021|Popular-Science
Designed for dependability and safety, the best portable generator must be ready to run and easy to operate.
Best gas generator: Weather the storm with these reliable picks for home and outdoor use|Irena Collaku|July 21, 2021|Popular-Science
His dependability and stability in net were long staples in Washington, and he was a key member of the team’s run to the Stanley Cup.
The Capitals miss Braden Holtby but are ready for Ilya Samsonov to step forward|Samantha Pell|January 5, 2021|Washington Post

Our core values define who we are and how we do our work, so we have a team that’s committed to safety, integrity, passion, resourcefulness, dependability, and fun.
The 50 Best Places to Work in 2020|Ryan Van Bibber|November 3, 2020|Outside Online
To the legacy qualities were added another: a higher standard of dependability.
Nationalism on Four Wheels|Clive Irving|October 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST
And that dependability rested as much on the engines as on the airplane.
The Exemplary Plane at the Heart of the MH370 Mystery|Clive Irving|March 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST
When dealing with him in other business ways rely on him and let him know you admire his dependability.
How to Analyze People on Sight|Elsie Lincoln Benedict and Ralph Paine Benedict
Dependability, honesty, economy, faithfulness and his capacity for finishing what he starts are the strongest points of this type.
How to Analyze People on Sight|Elsie Lincoln Benedict and Ralph Paine Benedict
You see, he had many attractive qualities, but dependability was not a feature of his equipment.
Turns about Town|Robert Cortes Holliday
Wardrop had that after-debauch suspicion of all men, but I think he grasped at me as a dependability.
The Window at the White Cat|Mary Roberts Rinehart
Non-dependability is fatal, as many a commander would not know how to act, and in war, he who hesitates is lost.
The Sequel|George A. Taylor