RELIABILITY Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

reliability

noun

ri-ˌlī-ə-ˈbi-lə-tē

Definition of reliability

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 Trust is built less through personality or proximity than through sound judgment, reliability under pressure, and a consistent commitment to acting with integrity. — William Jones, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026 The premise is that reliability requires large amounts of dispatchable generation, ready to cover every possible peak, no matter how rare. — Anna Demeo, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 With fast-frequency response, voltage control, and black-start capabilities, batteries can instantly counter abrupt shifts in supply and demand, reinforcing grid reliability while diversifying income for project owners. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 17 Aug. 2026 Following the outages, engineers search for how to improve reliability. — Kathe Tanner, Sacbee.com, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reliability

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Noun

Despite their dependability, these groups are often denied access to traditional mortgages.

— Efri Argaman, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Rather, those were seen as job-specific skills that could be taught on the job – which is much more easily done when new hires already have soft skills like dependability, professionalism and a willingness to learn.

— Cuneyt Gozu, The Conversation, 21 July 2026

Definition of dependability

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Payton has talked routinely in camp about Coleman being further along than other first-year backs in his ability to grasp pass-protection responsibilities.

— Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
Wilson Tamfuh, a public and international law professor at the University of Dschang in West Cameroon, said the country has institutions that can keep the government running when the president delegates responsibilities.

— Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026

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In friendships and close relationships, or in the workplace, patience and empathy convey a sense of respect, safety and trustworthiness.

— Michele Patterson Ford, The Conversation, 19 Aug. 2026
Factors such as age, personality and their level of trustworthiness all play into it.

— Cody Godwin, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2026

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