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dependability

[dih-pen-duh-bil-i-tee] / dɪˌpɛn dəˈbɪl ɪ ti /






NOUN
infallibility
Synonyms












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“With LTL, shippers get cost-effective freight shipping while still benefiting from the real-time tracking and dependability they expect from Amazon.”

From Barron's Jun. 10, 2026

In his 20s, he worked as a pianist in recording studios and acquired a reputation for dependability as an arranger.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 21, 2025

"Sharif's supporters will hope his narrative of stability, experience, and dependability will get him votes- and also make the army comfortable with him, or at least comfortable with his party," says Mr Kugelman.

From BBC Feb. 1, 2024

Balcer has grown into a clubhouse leader and showed her dependability last season.

From Seattle Times Jan. 11, 2024

Other manufacturers had largely steered clear of the machines because, in addition to questions about the machinery’s dependability, it was felt that the public wouldn't accept machine-rolled cigarettes.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson




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