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reliability

n. uncountable
C1 Advanced Oxford US //ɹiˌɫaɪəˈbɪɫəti// UK //ɹɪlˌaɪəbˈɪlɪti// re·li·a·bil·i·ty

n. the quality of being able to be trusted or depended on. If a machine or a person has this, you know they will work well or do what they promised.

n. the quality of being trustworthy or performing consistently well. In technical contexts, it refers to the probability that a system or component will function without failure under stated conditions for a specified period.


SIMPLE

The car is famous for its mechanical reliability.

CONTEXTUAL

When choosing a new supplier, the company prioritizes reliability over low costs to avoid production delays.

COMPLEX

Engineers must conduct rigorous stress tests to ensure the long-term reliability of the bridge's structural components under extreme weather conditions.

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Origin

From reliable + -ity.

Usage

Uncountable in its general sense; frequently modified by adjectives like 'high', 'low', or 'mechanical'.

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