reliability
gb/ɹilˌaɪəbˈɪləti/ us/ɹilˌaɪəbˈɪləti/
B1
English
~ 4200
Senses
0 senses
Noun
B1
property
1
dependability or trustworthiness
The quality of always working well or being someone people can trust.
Usage pattern:
[someone's/something's] reliability
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'reliability' with 'responsibility'; 'reliability' is about being dependable, while 'responsibility' is about having a duty.
Synonyms
dependability (Very close in meaning, often interchangeable, but sometimes used more for people than machines.)
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trustworthiness (Often used more for personal character than for systems or devices.)
Antonyms
unreliability (Direct opposite; describes something or someone that cannot be trusted to perform well or consistently.)
Collocations
high reliability
|improve reliability
|test reliability
|ensure reliability
|reliability rating
Themes
business
|daily life
|technology
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- The reliability of the new software has impressed many users.
- Good reliability is essential for emergency equipment.
- Her reliability at work earned her a promotion.
- Engineers are working to improve the car's reliability.
- The company's reputation depends on the reliability of its products.
Learner examples
- This phone has high reliability.
- I trust his reliability to finish the job.
- Our team values her reliability.
- We need to test the machine's reliability.
Grammar
Dictionary form
reliability
IPA
GB/ɹilˌaɪəbˈɪləti/
US/ɹilˌaɪəbˈɪləti/
Syllables & stress
re - li - ab - il - ity (5 syllables)
Stress on 3rd syllable (ab)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: reliability
- Plural: reliabilities, reliability
Word family
Forms
reliabilities
noun
Related words
reliance
noun B2
reliant
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
Expressions
ensure reliability
1/ɪnʃˈʊɹ ɹilˌaɪəbˈɪləti/
fixed phrase
make sure something is dependable
To make sure something can be trusted to work well.
Examples
- Regular maintenance helps ensure reliability of the system.
- They implemented new procedures to ensure reliability in service delivery.
high reliability
1/hˈaɪ ɹilˌaɪəbˈɪləti/
fixed phrase
very dependable quality
A quality of being very dependable and working well all the time.
Examples
- This brand is known for its high reliability.
- High reliability is a key selling point for this model.
reliability test
1/ɹilˌaɪəbˈɪləti tˈɛst/
fixed phrase
technical
test to measure dependability
A test to see if something works well every time.
Examples
- The new engine passed the reliability test with excellent results.
- Before launch, the product undergoes a strict reliability test.