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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More than just engineering better turbines or blending fuels, this is about powering a new era where reliability and sustainability go hand-in-hand.
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Javier Cavada, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
At her direction, the state’s clean energy efforts are being driven by three main priorities: affordability, sustainability, and grid reliability.
—Doreen M. Harris, New York Daily News, 20 July 2025
The state's power grid ranks No. 40 for reliability.
—Scott Cohn, CNBC, 18 July 2025
Touted for its longer range between charges and reliability in low temperatures, high-nickel battery cells continue to dominate the U.S. market.
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Javier Cavada, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
At her direction, the state’s clean energy efforts are being driven by three main priorities: affordability, sustainability, and grid reliability.
—Doreen M. Harris, New York Daily News, 20 July 2025
The state's power grid ranks No. 40 for reliability.
—Scott Cohn, CNBC, 18 July 2025
Touted for its longer range between charges and reliability in low temperatures, high-nickel battery cells continue to dominate the U.S. market.
—Stuart Dyos, The Tennessean, 18 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 25 Jul. 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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