reliability
Always comes through
Reliability is the quality of being dependable—performing consistently and as expected.
A car with good reliability starts every morning.
A person's reliability means you can count on them to follow through.
In statistics and research, reliability refers to how consistently a measurement produces the same results: The test showed high reliability across multiple trials.
Worthy of trust
- predictableAble to be foreseen
- steadyFixed, not fluctuating
- repeatableCan be duplicated
- uniformIdentical throughout
stable · regular · constant · invariable · unwavering · unchanging · systematic · methodical
Worthy of trust
- trustworthyWorthy of confidence
- faithfulConsistently loyal and true
- loyalFirm in allegiance
- steadfastFirmly loyal, unshakeable
responsible · committed · honest · credible · accountable · conscientious · principled · integrity
Strong and durable
- sturdySolidly built, durable
- resilientAble to recover quickly
- toughDurable and strong
- ruggedTough and uneven
hardwearing · long-lasting · solid · built to last · heavy-duty · weatherproof · failsafe · bulletproof
Fit for purpose
- repairableAble to be fixed
- maintainableCapable of being kept up
- inspectableAble to be examined
- preventive careHealth maintenance before disease
scheduled service · routine checks · serviceability · diagnostics · monitoring · upkeep · lifespan · warranty
Continuous operational period
- availabilityState of being obtainable
- fault-tolerantContinues despite component failures
- redundancyNeedless duplication
- backupStored duplicate for recovery
failover · error-free · service level · operational · functional · mission-critical · load-bearing · battle-tested
dependable
Worthy of trust
- predictableAble to be foreseen
- steadyFixed, not fluctuating
- repeatableCan be duplicated
uniform · stable · regular · constant · invariable · unwavering · unchanging · systematic · methodical · standardized
dependable
Worthy of trust
- trustworthyWorthy of confidence
- faithfulConsistently loyal and true
- loyalFirm in allegiance
steadfast · responsible · committed · honest · credible · accountable · conscientious · principled · integrity · character
robust
Strong and durable
rugged · hardwearing · long-lasting · solid · built to last · heavy-duty · weatherproof · failsafe · bulletproof · industrial-grade
serviceable
Fit for purpose
- repairableAble to be fixed
- maintainableCapable of being kept up
- inspectableAble to be examined
preventive care · scheduled service · routine checks · serviceability · diagnostics · monitoring · upkeep · lifespan · warranty
uptime
Continuous operational period
- availabilityState of being obtainable
- fault-tolerantContinues despite component failures
- redundancyNeedless duplication
backup · failover · error-free · service level · operational · functional · mission-critical · load-bearing · battle-tested
- life skillsreading, writing, cooking, cleaning, laundry
- valuesvalue, honesty, worth, fairness, morals
- work ethicdiligence, hard worker, industriousness, go-getter, hard work
- work habitspunctuality, attendance, productivity, professionalism, work ethic
- work valueswork ethic, integrity, honesty, job satisfaction, dedication
- workplace etiquetteemail etiquette, punctuality, handshakes, greetings, introductions
reliabilityunreliability
Tendency to disappoint expectations
undependability · flakiness · untrustworthiness · unreliableness · irresponsibility
reliabilityinconsistency
Lack of steady pattern
inconstancy · instability · unpredictability · variability · erraticness
reliabilityunreliability
Tendency to disappoint expectations
dubiousness · doubtfulness · questionableness · untrustworthiness · incredibility