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 are also reliability concerns surrounding some at-home tests, and data privacy risks associated with wearables and chatbots that have access to sensitive medical information.

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Service robots have seen booming demand as well, given a shortage of workers and increased reliability in digitalized factories, they note.

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“My only hesitation is reliability, since it will involve so much new technology,” he added.

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

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

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Related Words

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