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
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we never had reason to question the reliability of the park rangers in the event of an emergency
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Other benefits include greater speed and reliability.
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Anar Mammadov, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
From precise surgical movements to the exploration of distant planets, the Harmonic Drive's genius lies in its simplicity, reliability, and precision.
—New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2024
Big picture: The grid operator simply needs more power plants to maintain reliability, said Joseph Bowring, PJM's independent market monitor, said during the conference.
—Daniel Moore, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024
However, people across the political spectrum showed much more faith in the reliability and security of Colorado’s election system.
—Tina Griego, The Denver Post, 31 Oct. 2024
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Anar Mammadov, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
From precise surgical movements to the exploration of distant planets, the Harmonic Drive's genius lies in its simplicity, reliability, and precision.
—New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2024
Big picture: The grid operator simply needs more power plants to maintain reliability, said Joseph Bowring, PJM's independent market monitor, said during the conference.
—Daniel Moore, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024
However, people across the political spectrum showed much more faith in the reliability and security of Colorado’s election system.
—Tina Griego, The Denver Post, 31 Oct. 2024
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 28 Nov. 2024.
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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
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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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