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

There’s no ignoring that we’re watching something special in Stafford, who takes the snap, scans the field and delivers a laser with remarkable reliability.

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They were chosen for the "reliability of their supply chains, operational readiness, safety systems, and the sustainability certification of the methanol to be supplied," according to MPA.

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Improving catalyst speed, reliability and control has become a major objective for the massive fuels, chemicals and materials sectors.

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“We need to govern in reality,” Ms. Hochul said after approving the pipeline, while advocating “an all-of-the-above approach” to “ensure grid reliability and affordability.”

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In August, PJM asked for proposals on how to regulate new data centers so they don’t hurt grid reliability or cause costs to shoot up even more than they already have.

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Related Words

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