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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In units where reliability is the most important, for example, consider keeping power centralized.
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Stephanie Dillon, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
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—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2025
The issue has baffled users and raised concerns about the reliability of the tool that's been integrated into workplaces, schools, and government offices across the globe.
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Such growth could have a significant impact on both the reliability and affordability of electricity, the report said.
—Cara Tabachnick, CBS News, 20 May 2025
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Stephanie Dillon, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
Newsom has said the tunnel project is vital to improving the reliability of water deliveries as climate change shrinks California’s snowpack and alters the timing of runoff.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 21 May 2025
The issue has baffled users and raised concerns about the reliability of the tool that's been integrated into workplaces, schools, and government offices across the globe.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025
Such growth could have a significant impact on both the reliability and affordability of electricity, the report said.
—Cara Tabachnick, CBS News, 20 May 2025
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“Reliability.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reliability. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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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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