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 His obituary remembered his infectious laughter and gentle spirit, noting his kindness, genuineness, and reliability. Matthew Davisson, CBS News, 19 June 2026 By focusing on reliability, accessibility and continuous improvement, these five professionals help strengthen the systems that people rely on every day. Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 18 June 2026 Data center operators gain more predictable energy costs and improved reliability. Patricia J. Kissinger, STAT, 18 June 2026 Expansion will accelerate with the launch of the power cabinet 2.0. Competition and reliability are crucial. Joel Feder, The Drive, 10 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for reliability
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Noun
  • For the Bulls, dependability is a necessity for a transitional period that will be defined by change.
    Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026
  • For you, routine and dependability are forms of meditation.
    Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 10 June 2026
Noun
  • Of course, somewhere so exposed to nature has a responsibility to maintain the beauty of the area.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 June 2026
  • Most significantly, Lee wants voters to grant the mayor’s office a veto over Oakland City Council decisions and absorb many day-to-day responsibilities of running the city.
    Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 16 June 2026
Noun
  • Experts argue that increased AI capability doesn't guarantee trustworthiness; instead, robust governance, verifiability, and accountability mechanisms are essential.
    Sean Lee, Forbes.com, 19 June 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 23 Jun. 2026.

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