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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Overall, achieving cost-effective mass production while maintaining reliability remains a challenge.
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Anton Alikov, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Interconnection queues for all energy systems, but particularly solar, wind, and batteries, typically last three years or more as project developers produce reliability studies and cope with mounting regulatory paperwork delays.
—Umair Irfan, Wired News, 26 Apr. 2025
As consumers and businesses keep pushing the limits of speed, functionality, and reliability, society demands innovation — and fast.
—William Jones, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2025
The improvements address previous capacity shortfalls that led to sanitary sewer overflows during heavy rains, significantly improving the system’s resilience and reliability, officials said.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2025
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Anton Alikov, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Interconnection queues for all energy systems, but particularly solar, wind, and batteries, typically last three years or more as project developers produce reliability studies and cope with mounting regulatory paperwork delays.
—Umair Irfan, Wired News, 26 Apr. 2025
As consumers and businesses keep pushing the limits of speed, functionality, and reliability, society demands innovation — and fast.
—William Jones, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2025
The improvements address previous capacity shortfalls that led to sanitary sewer overflows during heavy rains, significantly improving the system’s resilience and reliability, officials said.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 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 6 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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