reliability
noun
re·li·abil·i·ty
ri-ˌlī-ə-ˈbi-lə-tē 
1
: the quality or state of being reliable
2
: the extent to which an experiment, test, or measuring procedure yields the same results on repeated trials
Examples of reliability in a Sentence
we never had reason to question the reliability of the park rangers in the event of an emergency
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His play strength and reliability give him a shot.
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Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Its concerns include safety, reliability and cost — but also worries about the technology’s readiness and whether Sawtooth Energy, which has no other projects on its resume, can deliver.
—Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 13 Apr. 2026
Under the legislation, the state will ensure projects are required to improve reliability and are completed at a reasonable cost.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
Similar designs might help manage heat in electronics, improve energy-efficient building materials, or support small, off-grid power systems where reliability matters more than peak output.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 12 Apr. 2026
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Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
Its concerns include safety, reliability and cost — but also worries about the technology’s readiness and whether Sawtooth Energy, which has no other projects on its resume, can deliver.
—Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 13 Apr. 2026
Under the legislation, the state will ensure projects are required to improve reliability and are completed at a reasonable cost.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
Similar designs might help manage heat in electronics, improve energy-efficient building materials, or support small, off-grid power systems where reliability matters more than peak output.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 12 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for reliability
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“Reliability.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reliability. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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reliability
noun
re·li·abil·i·ty
ri-ˌlī-ə-ˈbil-ət-ē
plural reliabilities
: the quality or state of being reliable
Medical Definition
reliability
noun
re·li·abil·i·ty
ri-ˌlī-ə-ˈbil-ət-ē
plural reliabilities
: the extent to which an experiment, test, or measuring procedure yields the same results on repeated trials
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