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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That book, published in 2021, generated heated debate about the origins of inequality and the reliability of the archaeological record, and it was ultimately admired more for the force of its argument than for its account of the earliest societies.
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Linda Kinstler, The Atlantic, 1 Dec. 2025
Meanwhile, the water- and sweat-resistant design adds reliability during commutes and workouts.
—PC Magazine, 1 Dec. 2025
This renewable, low-carbon fuel can be burned to generate heat and electricity or refined further to power machinery with impressive consistency and reliability.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 30 Nov. 2025
Gas fireplaces For those who enjoy the look of real flames without the hassle of gathering wood, gas fireplaces offer convenience and reliability.
—Angie Hicks, Boston Herald, 30 Nov. 2025
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Linda Kinstler, The Atlantic, 1 Dec. 2025
Meanwhile, the water- and sweat-resistant design adds reliability during commutes and workouts.
—PC Magazine, 1 Dec. 2025
This renewable, low-carbon fuel can be burned to generate heat and electricity or refined further to power machinery with impressive consistency and reliability.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 30 Nov. 2025
Gas fireplaces For those who enjoy the look of real flames without the hassle of gathering wood, gas fireplaces offer convenience and reliability.
—Angie Hicks, Boston Herald, 30 Nov. 2025
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 4 Dec. 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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