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
This separates speed from reliability, fostering a more transparent and efficient environment.
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Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Flexion said reinforcement learning has significantly improved the platform’s reliability.
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Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
30 June 2026
As energy demands continue to grow, Illinois must continue investing in the infrastructure, workforce development and grid reliability that have helped make our state an energy leader.
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Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
The opportunity to combine our expertise and experience while continuing to provide our customers with the highest standards of quality, reliability and innovation represents an outstanding growth opportunity.
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Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for reliability
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Flexion said reinforcement learning has significantly improved the platform’s reliability.
—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
30 June 2026
As energy demands continue to grow, Illinois must continue investing in the infrastructure, workforce development and grid reliability that have helped make our state an energy leader.
—
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
The opportunity to combine our expertise and experience while continuing to provide our customers with the highest standards of quality, reliability and innovation represents an outstanding growth opportunity.
—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for reliability
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reliability
Noun
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Families and businesses should never have to choose between dependability and affordability.
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Drivers of today need unlimited mileage, lightning-fast recharge cycles, drastically reduced chassis bulk, complete dependability, and an unbreakable network that won't ditch them on the side of the road when a trip takes a detour.
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In the interim, Deputy Superintendent Melissa Balknight assumed Hill’s responsibilities.
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In that way, a commitment to physical fitness and its various metrics offers leaders greater tolerance for the demanding responsibilities of the role.
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Instead of Cady as rapist, Cape Fear seems to be going for a general theme of Cady as violator, someone who is trespassing not singularly on a female body but on the Bowdens’ trustworthiness.
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Use Objective Evaluation Metrics Gender bias is more likely when evaluators use subjective assessment criteria, such as competence, strength or trustworthiness.
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Ronald Koeman would have been well aware of Japan’s defensive solidity before their meeting in Dallas.
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All this solidity comes in anticipation of a massive change.
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“Reliability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reliability. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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