reliabilitynoun [ U ]
uk/rɪˌlaɪəˈbɪləti/ushow 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.
German vehicle manufacturers have built up a reputation for reliability.
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.
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.