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reliability

noun

ri-ˌlī-ə-ˈbi-lə-tē How to pronounce reliability (audio)
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 Supplier reliability is now just as important as supplier cost. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026 Some experts say the reliability of AI detection tools is questionable. — CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2026 Every process requires balancing sensitivity with reliability, ensuring electrons respond to the push of a laser’s pulse and then emit a tell-tale blip of light without fail. — New Atlas, 24 Sep. 2026 Automotive engineering has always been about optimizing a balanced system for range, rapid refueling, low weight, efficiency, safety and reliability. — Vincent Yang, Forbes.com, 24 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reliability
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reliability
  1. dependability
  2. responsibility
  3. trustworthiness
  4. solidity
Noun
  • There are no guarantees that polling’s troubles – and persistent popular skepticism about the dependability of election polls – will be alleviated anytime soon.
    — W. Joseph Campbell, The Conversation, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Apple’s iOS is a clear example; its advantage shows up in daily use, coming less from having every feature than from restraint, cohesion and dependability across thousands of small interactions.
    — Lorenzo Alvaro, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of dependability
Noun
  • Their characters contended with sexism, inflexible schedules, unequal pay and the near impossibility of balancing work with responsibilities at home.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Lewis was never charged in the poisonings, but he was convicted of extortion for sending a letter to Tylenol maker Johnson & Johnson taking responsibility for the deaths and demanding $1 million to stop them.
    — Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of responsibility
Noun
  • This will position them better for public-private partnerships, shaping standards and winning contracts where trustworthiness is a procurement criterion.
    — Ipsita Mohanty, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Studies like this underscore the many interrelated factors and moving pieces that contribute to trustworthiness.
    — Caroline Montojo, STAT, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of trustworthiness
Noun
  • White has become one of the best attacking full-backs in the Premier League since his switch from centre-back in 2022, while Timber’s solidity has gone a long way to making Arsenal’s one of the toughest defences in Europe.
    — Art de Roché, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Mourinho, known for structure and defensive solidity, aims to build a compact team around stars like Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Junior, though Jude Bellingham's role in this system remains a question.
    — Sam Leveridge, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of solidity

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“Reliability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reliability. Accessed 29 Sep. 2026.

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