reliability
Definition 1
Ability of an equipment, machine, or system to consistently perform its intended or required function or mission, on demand and without degradation or failure.
Definition 2
Probability of failure-free performance over an item's useful life, or a specified timeframe, under specified environmental and duty-cycle conditions. Often expressed as mean time between failures (MTBF) or reliability coefficient. Also called quality over time. See also availability.
Definition 3
Consistency and validity of test results determined through statistical methods after repeated trials.
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