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One of these techniques is generalized intuitionistic fuzzy sets (GIFSs), which provide a comprehensive framework by adding extra factors that provide a more realistic explanation for uncertainty. GIFSs contain generalized membership, non-membership, and hesitation degrees for establishing symmetry around a reference point. In this paper, we applied a generalized intuitionistic fuzzy set approach to investigate ambiguity in the parameter of the Lomax life distribution, seeking a more symmetric assessment of the reliability measurements. Several reliability measurements and associated cut sets for a novel L-R type fuzzy sets are derived after establishing the scale parameter as a generalized intuitionistic fuzzy number. Additionally, the study includes a range of reliability measurements, such as odds, hazards, reliability functions, etc., that are designed for the Lomax distribution within the framework of generalized intuitionistic fuzzy sets. These reliability measurements are an essential tool for evaluating the reliability characteristics of various types of complex systems. 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