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reliability

UK/ri.laiә'biliti/US
TOEFLB1

Definitions

n.

The quality of being dependable and consistent

可靠性,可信度

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
re-again, back
+
libind, tie
+
-abilitystate, quality, condition
=reliability

The noun of reliable (re- back + ligāre bind + -able): how strong the 'rope' is — how much you can lean on it without it failing.

Root lig still carries 18 more words

Common Collocations

  • 1.test reliability检验可靠性
  • 2.ensure reliability确保可靠性
  • 3.reliability of the data数据的可靠性
  • 4.proven reliability经验证的可靠性

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The study questions the reliability of the survey data.

  • 2.

    Customers value the reliability of next-day delivery.

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