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reliable

[ ri-lahy-uh-buhl ]

adjective

  1. that may be relied on or trusted; dependable in achievement, accuracy, honesty, etc.:

    reliable information.

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reliable

/ ɪˈɪəə /

adjective

  1. able to be trusted; predictable or dependable
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈ, adverb
  • ˌˈٲ, noun
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Other Word Forms

  • ·a·i·ٲ ·a··Ա noun
  • ·a· adverb
  • ԴDzr·a· adjective
  • non·a··Ա noun
  • non·a· adverb
  • ܲȴ-·a· adjective
  • quasi-·a· adverb
  • ܱt··a· adjective
  • ܱt··a··ly adverb
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Word History and Origins

Origin of reliable1

First recorded in 1560–70; rely + -able
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Synonym Study

Reliable, infallible, trustworthy apply to persons, objects, ideas, or information that can be depended upon with confident certainty. Reliable suggests consistent dependability of judgment, character, performance, or result: a reliable formula, judge, car, meteorologist. Infallible suggests the complete absence of error, breakdown, or poor performance: an infallible test, system, marksman. Trustworthy emphasizes the steady and honest dependability which encourages one's confidence, belief, or trust: trustworthy and accurate reports.
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Hegseth's Defense Department has been a reliable source for palace intrigue stories, as dangerously sloppy information security around military strikes in Yemen has led to a chaotic wave of firings.

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“Typically, these types of questions take years to develop to make sure they’re valid and reliable and there’s multiple steps of review,” Basick said.

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"The government will continue to be on the side of the people of Birmingham and to support the council into creating a sustainable, a fair and a reliable waste service that its residents deserve."

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However, as conditions became more chaotic and medical sites repeatedly came under attack, this method became less reliable.

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Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. and Justice Neil M. Gorsuch also live in Montgomery County, and both have been reliable supporters of religious liberty claims.

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