dependability
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3.4
- noun
- /dɪˌpɛndəˈbɪlɪti/
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fiabilidad
- The primary researcher employed a variety of methods to establish the dependability of the data.
- dependability or reliability
- dependability and trustworthiness
- dependability and responsibility
And love is like security and trust and dependability.
- And love is like security and trust and dependability.
- And that then implies really dependability at the very core, where some of the platforms may put the user a lot more in the center.
- And last tip, which I love is dependability.
- And one of the things it enables is, is reliability is dependability.
- Our need for security, safety, predictability, dependability, and our need for freedom, exploration, change, risk.
Examples
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The auto brands topped J.D. Power's dependability ratings, which means owners of these cars experienced the fewest issues.
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Class participation is composed of three evaluative dimensions: quantity, dependability, and quality.
Academic text (2006) -
Keeping that in mind, could you give me an example of your dependability or your willingness to work?
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One might want to be extra careful to find out the dependability of the trader.
Blog text (18) -
Within the workplace, dependability is also a very visible attribute.
Academic text (2010) -
Last, this study focused on the dependability of scales reflecting externalizing problems.
Academic text (2008) -
Toyota owners really can't complain about the high quality, dependability, and durability in their product lines.
Blog text (15) -
You always deliver what you promise, and your dependability makes you a rock that others invariably cling to.
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With its ease of handling and above all its dependability, this Edsel will get you where you want to go.
Synonyms
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3.5
A person or thing you can trust to work well every time
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3.8
A quality that shows someone or something is reliable and honest
Being someone or something you can trust to do what is needed
The quality of being able to be trusted
How much you can rely on someone or something
The quality of being believable and trusted by others
How believable and trustworthy something is
Antonyms
How Dependable
Surface Forms
Morphology
dependability = dependable (transparent) = depend + able + ity
Formed by adding the productive noun-forming suffix '-ity' to the clearly understood adjective 'dependable'.
Etymology
Dependability comes from the verb depend, which in turn comes from an old root pend meaning 'to hang'. Imagine something you can hang on a hook and never fall off — you can rely on it, so dependability means being trustworthy and reliable.