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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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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
This gap between a perfect demo and dependable production is the central challenge in physical AI. — Navin Chaddha, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026 For importers, the challenge is maintaining dependable supply while adapting to changing trade requirements. — Shannon Hynds, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dependability
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reliability
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  • Confidence must reflect reliability, while latency and cost must support continuous use.
    — Maria Zhang, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Sanchez pressed Donnelly on the reliability of the list and the government’s sources for its information.
    — Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 26 Oct. 2026
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“Dependability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dependability. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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