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

Synonyms

• dependability
• dependableness
• reliableness
• responsibility
• solidity
• solidness
• sureness
• trustability
• trustworthiness

Examples of reliability in a Sentence

we never had reason to question the reliability of the park rangers in the event of an emergency

Recent Examples on the Web

Startup cost: None Skills needed: Love for animals and reliability Income potential: $15-$30+ per walk or pet-sitting session 7. —Melissa Houston, Forbes, 12 Oct. 2024

Sany said this prototype wind turbine will go through a year of operational testing for reliability in an experimental wind farm. —Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 11 Oct. 2024

Such is the delicious reliability of this cookbook. —Scott Hocker, theweek, 9 Oct. 2024

Customers of a unique power company serving rural Gila, Maricopa, Pima and Pinal counties have long faced reliability issues and high bills. —Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 6 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1810, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

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