Reliability

/rɪˌlaɪəˈbɪlɪti/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The quality of being trustworthy or of performing consistently well.

The reliability of the new software has greatly impressed the team.

The extent to which a system or product consistently produces the same results under unchanged conditions.

The reliability of the car's engine was tested thoroughly before its release.

A measure of the degree to which an assessment tool produces stable and consistent results.

The reliability of the survey results was confirmed by retesting the same group of participants.

The degree to which a device, service, or system is able to operate without failure.

Customers value the reliability of delivery services when placing online orders.

From Latin 'reliabilis' meaning 'able to be relied upon'; from 'rely' + '-ability'.

reliability engineering

The discipline of ensuring that a system functions reliably throughout its lifecycle.

reliability testing

The process of testing a product or system to ensure it performs consistently under specified conditions.

on reliability

Refers to the aspect of being relied upon for consistent outcomes.

reliable

Able to be relied upon.

rely

To depend on with full trust.

dependability

The quality of being trustworthy and reliable.

Solid

That guy is solid when it comes to keeping secrets.

Go-to

For reliable advice, he's my go-to guy.