reliability
/rɪˌlaɪəˈbɪləti/
noun
- The quality of being trustworthy or dependable; the ability to be relied on to do what is expected or needed.
- The reliability of this car means it almost never breaks down.
- Employers value reliability in their workers because it keeps projects on schedule.
- We chose this bank for its reliability in handling customer accounts.
- The degree to which a system, machine, or device performs its required function without failure over a period of time.
- The software update improved the system's reliability and reduced crashes.
- Engineers test the reliability of the new bridge by simulating heavy traffic.
- Solar panels are known for their long-term reliability in generating power.
- The trustworthiness of information, data, or a source; the extent to which something can be believed or accepted as true.
- For research, you should use sources with high reliability, like peer-reviewed journals.
- The reliability of the news report was questioned after several errors were found.
- Scientists check the reliability of their data by repeating experiments.
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