reliability

reliability
reliable re‧li‧a‧ble [rɪˈlaɪəbl] adjective
someone or something that is reliable can be trusted or depended on:

• a good, reliable worker

• The system will be more reliable than the current equipment.

— reliability noun [uncountable] :

• The design delivers reliability and performance.

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reliability UK US /rɪˌlaɪəˈbɪləti/ noun [U]
► how well a machine, piece of equipment, or system works: »

Consumers complained about a variety of problems, including call charges and poor network reliability.

 reliability of sth »

While design is important, the reliability of the company's products is far more valuable to most users.

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German vehicle manufacturers have built up a reputation for reliability.

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system/engine reliability

 accuracy/quality/safety and reliability »

Consumers who avoided particular brands cited concerns about quality and reliability.

 improve/increase reliability »

Manufacturers are looking at ways of improving the car's reliability.

► how accurate or able to be trusted someone or something is considered to be: »

Competence and reliability are prerequisites for any job.

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Public confidence in the reliability of a company's financial statements depends on investors perceiving the company's auditors as being independent from the company.

 reliability of information/data »

We have made significant improvements in the reliability of the information held on our database.


Financial and business terms. 2012.

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