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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Therefore, further research and experiments are required to prove the platform’s reliability for real-world use.
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Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 16 May 2026
Through all of it, Trippier brought reliability and dependability to Newcastle.
—George Caulkin, New York Times, 16 May 2026
But the Emmys consistently bypassed Scrubs, more infatuated with the glamour of Sex and the City and reliability of Everybody Loves Raymond until Garden State turned Zach Braff, however momentarily, into a movie star.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 16 May 2026
The partnership will introduce UGREEN’s ecosystem to a wide audience, highlighting the practical performance and everyday reliability the brand is known for.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 15 May 2026
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Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 16 May 2026
Through all of it, Trippier brought reliability and dependability to Newcastle.
—George Caulkin, New York Times, 16 May 2026
But the Emmys consistently bypassed Scrubs, more infatuated with the glamour of Sex and the City and reliability of Everybody Loves Raymond until Garden State turned Zach Braff, however momentarily, into a movie star.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 16 May 2026
The partnership will introduce UGREEN’s ecosystem to a wide audience, highlighting the practical performance and everyday reliability the brand is known for.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 15 May 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 17 May. 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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