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 combination is vital to delivering the performance, reliability, and efficiency required at hyperscale.
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Steve McDowell, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
The key difference lies in the context and purpose: Creativity is appropriate for artistic tasks, while hallucinations are problematic when accuracy and reliability are required.
—Anna Choi, The Conversation, 21 Mar. 2025
My focus will be on removing all lead pipes, maintaining water treatment plants, and ensuring our distribution system meets the highest reliability standards.
—Courier-News, Chicago Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025
This commitment to reliability and flexibility sets it apart, given that not all distributors can cater to last-minute orders or special customization requests.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2025
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Steve McDowell, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
The key difference lies in the context and purpose: Creativity is appropriate for artistic tasks, while hallucinations are problematic when accuracy and reliability are required.
—Anna Choi, The Conversation, 21 Mar. 2025
My focus will be on removing all lead pipes, maintaining water treatment plants, and ensuring our distribution system meets the highest reliability standards.
—Courier-News, Chicago Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025
This commitment to reliability and flexibility sets it apart, given that not all distributors can cater to last-minute orders or special customization requests.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2025
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“Reliability.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reliability. Accessed 28 Mar. 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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