Definitions for dependability
de·pend·abil·i·ty

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1. dependability, dependableness, reliability, reliablenessnoun

   the quality of being dependable or reliable

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1. dependabilitynoun

   The characteristic of being dependable; the ability to be depended upon.

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1. Dependability

   In systems engineering, dependability is a measure of a system's availability, reliability, maintainability, and in some cases, other characteristics such as durability, safety and security. In real-time computing, dependability is the ability to provide services that can be trusted within a time-period. The service guarantees must hold even when the system is subject to attacks or natural failures. The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), via its Technical Committee TC 56 develops and maintains international standards that provide systematic methods and tools for dependability assessment and management of equipment, services, and systems throughout their life cycles. The IFIP Working Group 10.4 on "Dependable Computing and Fault Tolerance" plays a role in synthesizing the technical community's progress in the field and organizes two workshops each year to disseminate the results. Dependability can be broken down into three elements:

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1. dependability

   Dependability refers to the quality of being reliable, trustworthy, and able to be counted upon. It involves consistently fulfilling commitments, responsibilities, and expectations in a timely, effective, and accurate manner. Dependability is also associated with honesty, integrity, and stability in various contexts such as people, products, systems, or services.

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1. Dependability

   In systems engineering, dependability is a measure of a system's availability, reliability, and its maintenance support. This may also encompass mechanisms designed to increase and maintain the dependability of a system. The International Electrotechnical Commission develops and maintains international standards that provide systematic methods and tools for dependability assessment and management of equipment, services, and systems throughout their life cycles. Dependability can be broken down into three elements: ⁕Attributes - A way to assess the dependability of a system ⁕Threats - An understanding of the things that can affect the dependability of a system ⁕Means - Ways to increase a system's dependability

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of dependability in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of dependability in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of dependability in a Sentence

1. Matthias Wissmann:

   A Greek exit from the euro zone can no longer be taboo, it could - if combined with a wise future strategy from the euro countries - even contribute to the stabilisation of the euro zone ... The markets need dependability.

2. John Fetterman:

   People across the commonwealth are supporting John Fetterman because John Fetterman represents the necessary balance of electability and dependability for democratic ideals in the era of a closely divided Senate.

3. Matthias Wissmann:

   It could - if combined with a wise future strategy from the euro countries - even contribute to the stabilisation of the euro zone ... The markets need dependability.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=dependability
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Dependability
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dependability
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=dependability