Definitions

from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.

  • noun the trait of being dependable or reliable.

from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.

  • noun The characteristic of being dependable; the ability to be depended upon.

from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

  • noun the quality of being dependable or reliable

Etymologies

Sorry, no etymologies found.

Support

Help support Wordnik (and make this page ad-free) by adopting the word dependability.

Examples

  • Nuclear plants have achieved a utilization factor of 90 percent because they can operate 24 hours a day year-round regardless of weather, whereas dependability is a major consideration in the use of wind and solar energy for generation of electricity.

    Letters to the Editor 2009

  • Nuclear plants have achieved a utilization factor of 90 percent because they can operate 24 hours a day year-round regardless of weather, whereas dependability is a major consideration in the use of wind and solar energy for generation of electricity.

    Letters to the Editor 2009

  • Separately, J.D. Power released its annual long-term dependability study, which found that 25 of 36 vehicle brands improved.

    March U.S. Car Sales Rise in Sign of Industry Rebound Jeff Bennett 2010

  • Separately, J.D. Power released its annual long-term dependability study, which found that 25 of 36 vehicle brands improved.

    March U.S. Car Sales Rise in Sign of Industry Rebound Jeff Bennett 2010

  • They'll also need another strong performance from McGahee, dependability from the receiving corps and a typical strong output from the defense.

    Those old, defense-first Ravens don't work here anymore 2008

  • Separately, J.D. Power released its annual long-term dependability study, which found that 25 of 36 vehicle brands improved.

    March U.S. Car Sales Rise in Sign of Industry Rebound Jeff Bennett 2010

  • In short, the VDS is an indicator of longer-term dependability, rather than merely a new-model snapshot.

    The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed JEREMY CATO 2011

  • Historically, J.D. Power's Initial Quality Survey, which measures how many problems new cars have in the months after purchase, has been shown to be a good predictor of longer-term dependability.

    CNN.com 2012

  • Overall, the industry continues to make steady quality improvements, with 25 of the 36 vehicle brands increasing long-term dependability ratings in 2010 over 2009, he said.

    chicagotribune.com - 2010

  • "Our customers look to ASUS to provide cost effective solutions that include innovative features such as the Sonata Long Life Battery, which offers not only long term dependability but is also environmentally friendly," said Rudy Magna, Director of Sales, ASUS Computer

    Engadget 2010

Comments

Log in or sign up to get involved in the conversation. It's quick and easy.