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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Examples of reliability in a Sentence
we never had reason to question the reliability of the park rangers in the event of an emergency
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The blood test’s reliability of about 90% in identifying Alzheimer’s disease was compared with doctors’ assessments within primary or specialist care before they were allowed to see the results of the blood test or cerebrospinal fluid test.
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Lauryn Higgins, Health, 3 Aug. 2024
However, results of a statewide audit released earlier this year cast doubts over the effectiveness of the current strategy, with questions swirling around the reliability of the data the state collects to track outcomes.
—Devan Patel, The Mercury News, 1 Aug. 2024
The Orioles needed a starter with a track record of success, consistency and reliability as a veteran, playoff experience and a high floor with the potential for upside.
—Jacob Calvin Meyer, Baltimore Sun, 29 July 2024
And even a small-displacement turbo V6 still delivers the highlights of Porsche performance, engineering, and reliability.
—Michael Teo Van Runkle, Ars Technica, 22 July 2024
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Lauryn Higgins, Health, 3 Aug. 2024
However, results of a statewide audit released earlier this year cast doubts over the effectiveness of the current strategy, with questions swirling around the reliability of the data the state collects to track outcomes.
—Devan Patel, The Mercury News, 1 Aug. 2024
The Orioles needed a starter with a track record of success, consistency and reliability as a veteran, playoff experience and a high floor with the potential for upside.
—Jacob Calvin Meyer, Baltimore Sun, 29 July 2024
And even a small-displacement turbo V6 still delivers the highlights of Porsche performance, engineering, and reliability.
—Michael Teo Van Runkle, Ars Technica, 22 July 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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