reliability

American

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

Sometimes reliableness

noun

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

Other Word Forms

nonreliability noun

Etymology

Origin of reliability

reliable + -ity

Example Sentences

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This is giving the reliability of the post office too much credit.

From The Wall Street Journal

The bigger problem is the Honda engine, which has suffered major reliability problems and is short on power and energy recovery.

From BBC

The company also pointed to concerns over the reliability of Diana’s financing.

From The Wall Street Journal

The two executives added that the company’s “long-term objective remains unchanged: to significantly reduce wildfire risk while improving safety, reliability and affordability of electric service.”

From Los Angeles Times

The AI performed only about 60% better than chance, a level closer to a low D than to strong reliability.

From Science Daily

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