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reliabilitythe quality of being trustworthy or performing consistently well

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the quality of being trustworthy or performing consistently well

Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˌlaɪəˈbɪləti/

Example Sentences

  • My alarm clock's reliability is questionable - it made me late for three job interviews!
  • The reliability of weather forecasts seems to drop dramatically when you plan a picnic.
  • Scientists tested the reliability of the new drug through multiple clinical trials.

reliability

NOUN

[/rɪˌlaɪəˈbɪləti/]

the quality of being trustworthy or performing consistently well

the quality of being trustworthy or performing consistently well
💡 Concept

the quality of being trustworthy or performing consistently well

True ability brings complete stability and reliability!
🎵 Rhyme

True ability brings complete stability and reliability!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/rɪˌlaɪəˈbɪləti/
🇬🇧 UK/rɪˌlaɪəˈbɪləti/

🌳Etymology

Prefixre--
Rootli
Suffix--ability

🎵Rhyme

abilitystabilitypossibility
ability
stability
possibility

🔗Collocations

test reliability
improve reliability
question reliability
high reliability
reliability issues
ensure reliability
reliability standards

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My alarm clock's reliability is questionable - it made me late for three job interviews!

😄 Fun example

The reliability of weather forecasts seems to drop dramatically when you plan a picnic.

Scientists tested the reliability of the new drug through multiple clinical trials.

The company's reputation depends on the reliability of its customer service.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

dependabilitytrustworthinessconsistencycredibility

Antonyms

unreliabilityinconsistencyunpredictability

Related

reliablerelytruststableconsistent

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