reliableness

noun

Definition of reliablenessnext
as in reliability
worthiness as the recipient of another's trust or confidence the proven reliableness of that brand of household appliances

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reliability
Noun
  • The data being pulled from an optional survey can create limits in the overall reliability of the data.
    — William Jones, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Operational reliability, targeting accuracy, command-and-control arrangements, survivability, and integration with existing military systems will all influence its eventual strategic value.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026
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“Reliableness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reliableness. Accessed 13 Oct. 2026.

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