reliability
noun/rɪˌlaɪəˈbɪləti/
/rɪˌlaɪəˈbɪləti/
[uncountable]Word Family
- rely verb
- reliable adjective (≠ unreliable)
- reliably adverb
- reliability noun (≠ unreliability)
- reliance noun
- the quality of being able to be trusted to do what somebody wants or needs synonym dependability
- The incident cast doubt on her motives and reliability.
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- the quality of being likely to be correct or true
- The reliability of these results has been questioned.
- Lawyers sought to cast doubt on the reliability of her statements.
- the quality of being able to work or operate for long periods without breaking down or needing attention
- The aircraft has an exceptional record of reliability.
opposite unreliability
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