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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 The exercise also comes six months after President Emmanuel Macron offered to share France’s nuclear umbrella with his European partners as concern mounted about Trump’s reliability on security matters. — ABC News, 11 Sep. 2026 This independence gives us reliability, flexibility, and a genuine sense of welcome the moment our guests arrive. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026 The dogs are selected and trained for traits including calmness, reliability and affection. — Brian Maass, CBS News, 10 Sep. 2026 Because complaints vary in reliability, urgency and complexity, county responses can seem inconsistent, potentially damaging public trust and reducing voluntary compliance, the report says. — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 10 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reliability
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reliability
  1. dependability
  2. responsibility
  3. trustworthiness
  4. solidity
Noun
  • The white cross with red surround has long been a sacred badge in the world of knives, indicating the timeless dependability and versatility of the Swiss Army knife.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 Aug. 2026
  • That dependability helped the Bulls land two of their six championship wins.
    — Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of dependability
Noun
  • Capricorn December 22 – January 19 A professional conversation could become confusing if home responsibilities remain unspoken.
    — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 12 Sep. 2026
  • Bassey and Robinson fail to sort out their marking responsibilities in the middle, and Kamada is allowed to ghost into the space to volley home.
    — Thom Harris, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of responsibility
Noun
  • How experts can earn trust Experts cannot assume that others see them as trustworthy or that people will pay attention to them while ignoring sources who have demonstrated other aspects of trustworthiness.
    — John C. Besley, The Conversation, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Price and Felton each took steps this offseason in their schematic understanding and trustworthiness as pass catchers.
    — Alec Lewis, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of trustworthiness
Noun
  • 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
  • After the equalizer, Wilder Cartagena entered to add defensive solidity alongside Luis Otávio in midfield.
    — Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of solidity

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“Reliability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reliability. Accessed 16 Sep. 2026.

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