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
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we never had reason to question the reliability of the park rangers in the event of an emergency
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024
Additionally, evaluate the provider's track record for data redundancy and reliability, as decentralized networks can vary in consistency.
—Soheila Yalpani, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
Harris’s revised fracking stance reflects a broader emphasis that pushes overregulation and climate alarmism rather than reliability and cost.
—André Béliveau, National Review, 19 Oct. 2024
Newsom’s decision was prompted by concerns that closing the nuclear plant threatened the reliability of state’s power grid.
—Rob Nikolewski, The Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2024
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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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