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
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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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Glamour contributor Andrea Navarro was particularly impressed with the undies' reliability.
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Malia Griggs, Glamour, 13 Aug. 2024
Once completed, the reliability project will also increase the plant’s treatment capacity from 80 to 100 million gallons per day and help Valley Water meet increasingly stringent standards for water quality, seismic stability and safety.
—Nai Hsueh, The Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2024
It’s done to save the vehicle from a life of uncertainty as owners fret over reliability and longevity.
—New Atlas, 10 Aug. 2024
Despite the positive results, advisory committee members cited concerns about the reliability of the clinical trial data, the long-term efficacy of the treatment, and the standardization of the talk therapy given during the MDMA sessions.
—Emily Mullin, WIRED, 9 Aug. 2024
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Malia Griggs, Glamour, 13 Aug. 2024
Once completed, the reliability project will also increase the plant’s treatment capacity from 80 to 100 million gallons per day and help Valley Water meet increasingly stringent standards for water quality, seismic stability and safety.
—Nai Hsueh, The Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2024
It’s done to save the vehicle from a life of uncertainty as owners fret over reliability and longevity.
—New Atlas, 10 Aug. 2024
Despite the positive results, advisory committee members cited concerns about the reliability of the clinical trial data, the long-term efficacy of the treatment, and the standardization of the talk therapy given during the MDMA sessions.
—Emily Mullin, WIRED, 9 Aug. 2024
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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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