Definition of reliabilitynext
as in reliableness
worthiness as the recipient of another's trust or confidence we never had reason to question the reliability of the park rangers in the event of an emergency

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Recent Examples of reliability For enterprise leaders, the next phase of development is about refining and integrating AI reliability across the entire software life cycle. Fabio Caversan, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026 For local film and TV professionals, the cash rebate program’s efficiency and reliability will be key to determining the direction of the industry moving forward. Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 12 June 2026 Competition and reliability are crucial. Joel Feder, The Drive, 10 June 2026 Furthermore, the special masters ordered the claims administrator to develop additional measures to ensure the reliability of Parkinson’s diagnoses. Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 10 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for reliability
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Noun
  • For you, routine and dependability are forms of meditation.
    Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 10 June 2026
  • Halverson continued to aim for consistency and dependability.
    Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 28 May 2026
Noun
  • Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi appeared to acknowledge Iran's responsibility for the helicopter attack in a statement posted on social media.
    Joey Garrison, USA Today, 10 June 2026
  • The Security Service of Ukraine later claimed responsibility for the assassination.
    David Brennan, ABC News, 9 June 2026
Noun
  • Scholars have documented how lighter skin tones and features perceived as closer to Eurocentric beauty standards may influence perceptions of desirability, femininity, professionalism, and trustworthiness.
    Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
  • The Two Layers That Actually Matter The first is the trustworthiness of the underlying intelligence.
    Joel Hron, Fortune, 19 May 2026
Noun
  • All this solidity comes in anticipation of a massive change.
    Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 12 May 2026
  • Scott’s first start didn’t exactly portend solidity, but his second go-round in Anaheim was much sharper and encouraging.
    Tim Britton, New York Times, 4 May 2026

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“Reliability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reliability. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.

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