dependability 1 of 2

noun

Definition of dependabilitynext
as in reliability
worthiness as the recipient of another's trust or confidence her dependability as a friend, in good times and bad, is legendary

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adjective

di-ˈpen-də-bəl How to pronounce dependable (audio)
as in reliable
worthy of one's trust seeking a dependable person to look after their summer home in the off-season

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Recent Examples of dependability
Noun
Finch loves the Mike Conleys of the world, valuing dependability and consistency as much as anything. — Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 15 July 2026 Drivers of today need unlimited mileage, lightning-fast recharge cycles, drastically reduced chassis bulk, complete dependability, and an unbreakable network that won't ditch them on the side of the road when a trip takes a detour. — Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 24 June 2026
Adjective
The policy could create a more dependable stream of textile feedstock and funding. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 28 Aug. 2026 Powering the whole show is an Intel Core 7 240H processor with an Nvidia GeForce RTX graphics card—a combination that delivers dependable entry-level or midrange gaming performance. — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dependability
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reliability
Noun
  • That experience helped shape Antares’ thinking around reliability and manufacturing maturity.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Fragmented systems, inconsistent data, undocumented business logic and years of workarounds will show up in the quality and reliability of what gets produced.
    — Atul Sabharwal, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026
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“Dependability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dependability. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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