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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This is a company built on innovation, quality and reliability.
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Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 15 June 2025
Boeing’s Dreamliner Boeing’s 787-8 Dreamliner is highly regarded by many aviation experts for its reliability and engineering.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 13 June 2025
Bill Gerstenmaier, SpaceX's vice president of build and flight reliability, discussed the leak during a press conference on Monday (June 9) that was held after Ax-4's launch readiness review.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 11 June 2025
But if all-around capability, reliability, and versatility are your focus, the more powerful and precise 2025 Audi SQ5 will kick that morning commute up a notch, regardless of conditions.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 11 June 2025
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Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 15 June 2025
Boeing’s Dreamliner Boeing’s 787-8 Dreamliner is highly regarded by many aviation experts for its reliability and engineering.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 13 June 2025
Bill Gerstenmaier, SpaceX's vice president of build and flight reliability, discussed the leak during a press conference on Monday (June 9) that was held after Ax-4's launch readiness review.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 11 June 2025
But if all-around capability, reliability, and versatility are your focus, the more powerful and precise 2025 Audi SQ5 will kick that morning commute up a notch, regardless of conditions.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 11 June 2025
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“Reliability.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reliability. Accessed 19 Jun. 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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