{
    "term": "reliability",
    "partOfSpeech": "noun",
    "academic": true,
    "ox5000": true,
    "cefr": "c1",
    "definitions": [
        {
            "senseNumber": 1,
            "definition": "the quality of being able to be trusted to do what somebody wants or needs",
            "cefr": "c1",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "The incident cast doubt on her motives and reliability."
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 2,
            "definition": "the quality of being likely to be correct or true",
            "cefr": "c1",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "The reliability of these results has been questioned."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Lawyers sought to cast doubt on the reliability of her statements."
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 3,
            "definition": "the quality of being able to work or operate for long periods without breaking down or needing attention",
            "cefr": "c1",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "The aircraft has an exceptional record of reliability."
                }
            ]
        }
    ],
    "pronunciations": {
        "uk": [
            {
                "pronunciation": "/rɪˌlaɪəˈbɪləti/",
                "audio": "re/reliability/reliability__gb_1.mp3"
            }
        ],
        "us": [
            {
                "pronunciation": "/rɪˌlaɪəˈbɪləti/",
                "audio": "re/reliability/reliability__us_1.mp3"
            }
        ]
    },
    "wordOrigin": null
}