reliability

noun

re·​li·​abil·​i·​ty ri-ˌlī-ə-ˈbi-lə-tē How to pronounce reliability (audio)
1
: the quality or state of being reliable
2
: the extent to which an experiment, test, or measuring procedure yields the same results on repeated trials

Examples of reliability in a Sentence

we never had reason to question the reliability of the park rangers in the event of an emergency
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In a competitive marketplace with intense pressure on expenses, fees, and top performance, the reliability, efficiency, and speed automation brings is critical. Barnet Sherman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024 Climate & Environment California water agency considers spending $141 million on Delta tunnel project Nov. 21, 2024 Supporters, who included business advocates and local water officials, said the project will ensure the reliability of supplies to protect Southern California’s economy. Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024 Imagine a Maryland where we are known as the state that seamlessly blends the reliability of nuclear with the clean promise of solar while boldly investing in the near-certain potential of hydrogen technologies. Mark A. Aitken, Baltimore Sun, 9 Dec. 2024 At its Investor Day, EPD emphasized that one of its key operating objectives for 2024 was to enhance the reliability and utilization rates of its two propane dehydrogenation (PDH) plants. Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 8 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for reliability 

Word History

First Known Use

1810, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of reliability was in 1810

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“Reliability.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reliability. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

reliability

noun
re·​li·​abil·​i·​ty ri-ˌlī-ə-ˈbil-ət-ē How to pronounce reliability (audio)
plural reliabilities
: the quality or state of being reliable

Medical Definition

reliability

noun
re·​li·​abil·​i·​ty ri-ˌlī-ə-ˈbil-ət-ē How to pronounce reliability (audio)
plural reliabilities
: the extent to which an experiment, test, or measuring procedure yields the same results on repeated trials

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