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dependability|dɪpɛndəˈbɪlɪtɪ|
[f. dependable: see -ility.]
The quality of being dependable, reliability.
1901F. T. Bullen Sack of Shakings 264 Next to the Trades in dependability..are the west winds of the regions north and south of the Tropics. 1922Daily Mail 7 Nov. 8 Renowned for entire Dependability. 1928Daily Express 21 Apr. 10/3 That essential solidity and dependability that every wise woman seeks in her life mate. 1960Farmer & Stockbreeder 9 Feb. 103 Farmers everywhere give the 780 Special the biggest vote of confidence because they know its dependability is based on experience. |