reliability
noun
re·li·abil·i·ty
ri-ˌlī-ə-ˈbi-lə-tē 
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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Organizations that aspire to succeed in the new digital economy must prioritize innovation, reliability, quality, cost-effectiveness, and security.
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Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Given PayPal's reported 400 million active users worldwide last year, service instability has the potential to affect a substantial segment of the U.S. financial landscape, highlighting the importance of digital infrastructure reliability in today's economy.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Aug. 2025
If your car has a lot of mileage on it or is a brand not known for reliability, an extended car warranty could help cover the cost of repairs.
—Brian Sloan, CNBC, 31 July 2025
Fiber: Uses fiber-optic cables for high speeds and reliability.
—Kara McGinley, USA Today, 29 July 2025
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Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Given PayPal's reported 400 million active users worldwide last year, service instability has the potential to affect a substantial segment of the U.S. financial landscape, highlighting the importance of digital infrastructure reliability in today's economy.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Aug. 2025
If your car has a lot of mileage on it or is a brand not known for reliability, an extended car warranty could help cover the cost of repairs.
—Brian Sloan, CNBC, 31 July 2025
Fiber: Uses fiber-optic cables for high speeds and reliability.
—Kara McGinley, USA Today, 29 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for reliability
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“Reliability.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reliability. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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reliability
noun
re·li·abil·i·ty
ri-ˌlī-ə-ˈbil-ət-ē
plural reliabilities
: the quality or state of being reliable
Medical Definition
reliability
noun
re·li·abil·i·ty
ri-ˌlī-ə-ˈbil-ət-ē
plural reliabilities
: the extent to which an experiment, test, or measuring procedure yields the same results on repeated trials
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