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reliability

[/rɪˌlaɪəˈbɪləti/]
nounfeminine
confiabilidade
1. the quality of being trustworthy or dependable; the ability to perform consistently and without failure
The reliability of this car has never been in question.
A confiabilidade deste carro nunca foi questionada.
2. the degree to which a measurement, test, or procedure produces consistent results
The test's reliability was confirmed through repeated trials.
A confiabilidade do teste foi confirmada através de testes repetidos.
3. the extent to which something can be depended upon to function properly
We chose this supplier based on their proven reliability.
Escolhemos este fornecedor com base na sua confiabilidade comprovada.
Synonyms
dependabilitytrustworthinessconsistencystabilitycredibility
Antonyms
unreliabilityundependabilityinconsistencyinstabilityuntrustworthiness

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
confiabilidade
most common term used in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
confiabilidade
standard usage in business and technical contexts
Portugal
fiabilidade
preferred term in European Portuguese, especially in technical contexts
General Brazilian
fidedignidade
formal alternative, less commonly used

Related Idioms & Phrases

reliable as the day is long
tried and true
dependable as clockwork
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