sturdiness

noun

Definition of sturdinessnext
as in reliability
the ability to withstand force or stress without being distorted, dislodged, or damaged demonstrated the suitcase's sturdiness by dropping it from a third-floor window

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  1. reliability
  2. stability
  3. strength
Noun
  • In a competitive marketplace with intense pressure on expenses, fees, and top performance, the reliability, efficiency, and speed automation brings is critical.
    Barnet Sherman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Climate & Environment California water agency considers spending $141 million on Delta tunnel project Nov. 21, 2024 Supporters, who included business advocates and local water officials, said the project will ensure the reliability of supplies to protect Southern California’s economy.
    Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of reliability
Noun
  • This stability contributes to their longevity—globular clusters can be billions of years old, and as such, many of them comprise very old stars.
    Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 17 Dec. 2024
  • The welfare recipients themselves were regarded mainly as a budding underclass—unable to function in the economy and a threat to social stability.
    Michael Bernick, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of stability
Noun
  • For example, effectively exfoliating the body of dead skin may require a higher strength of salicylic acid than what’s found in facial products, or even an entirely different ingredient that isn’t recommended for the face.
    Victoria Moorhouse, Allure, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Risk mitigation is another strength of First Class Automation’s service.
    Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of strength
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