reliability

noun

re·li·abil·i·ty ri-ˌlī-ə-ˈbi-lə-tē

Synonyms of reliability next

: the quality or state of being reliable

: 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

Recent Examples on the Web The stream quality and reliability isn’t on par with what Fubo offers, but still a great option at this price point. —

oregonlive, 16 Sep. 2023 But this leads to questions about the quality and reliability of the officer corps. —

Cate Cadell, Washington Post, 15 Sep. 2023 That’s exactly the toughness and reliability the Ravens are looking for from their 2021 first-round pick. —

Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 11 Sep. 2023 Sellers who fail to meet these standards risk being removed from the platform, providing further reassurance to customers about the credibility and reliability of Temu. —

Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 6 Sep. 2023 Beneath the immaculate skin, an entirely new chassis is claimed to transform the Luxe-GT’s driving dynamics with a level of confidence, safety, and reliability that takes this reimagined Bronco to the next level. —

Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 29 Aug. 2023 That’s because both versions of the 300 SL have, for decades, remained top collectibles for their beauty, reliability, and rewarding drivability. —

Robert Ross, Robb Report, 11 Sep. 2023 Typically, though, Australians are proficient at kicks that translate to punting in American football in terms of reliability, accuracy and elusiveness, which can leave opponents struggling to handle the ball or having to drive long distances to try to score points. —

Jeré Longman, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2023 During testing, a quality inspection was conducted, with particular attention to the thickness of the plastic, the vacuum or pump attachment port, and overall seal reliability. —

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