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noun

the ability to be relied on or depended on, as for accuracy, honesty, or achievement.

Sometimes, re·li·a·ble·ness.

Origin:
reliable + -ity

Related forms

non·re·li·a·bil·i·ty, noun

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reliable (rɪˈlaɪəb^əl)

—*adj*
	able to be trusted; predictable or dependable

relia'bility

—n

re'liableness

—n

re'liably

—*adv*

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reliability definition

system
An attribute of any system that consistently produces the same results, preferably meeting or exceeding its specifications. The term may be qualified, e.g software reliability, reliable communication.
Reliability is one component of RAS.
(2000-08-13)

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