Definition Synonyms
Definition of reliable - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
trustworthycan be trusted to do something well or to behave as expected
- She is very reliable when it comes to meeting deadlines.
2.
accuracy consistencylikely to be correct or give the same result every time
- This is a reliable source of information.
Expressions with reliable
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very dependable and consistent
Her performance is reliable as clockwork, never missing a beat.
origin of information known to be trustworthy and usually correct
The reporter confirmed the story with a second reliable source before publishing.
Origin of reliable
Old French, relier (to bind) + able (capable)
Terms with reliable included in their meaning
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reliability
reliable or dependable
reliable quality
substantial, reliable, or of good quality
reliable
not likely to change or fail
reliable person
considered reliable and deserving of trust by others
character
male who is reliable and competent
reliable outcome
always happens or works as expected without exception
reliable support
always supports or helps without causing disappointment
rely on
believe someone or something is honest or reliable
trust
trustworthy or reliable person
trust
reliable and trustworthy
expert
reliable source of information or expertise
reliability
reliable and trustworthy
reliability
physically secure and certain, non-failing, reliable
trusted
proven reliable or effective after being tested
credibility
recognized as true or reliable by many people
optimal choice
most reliable or advantageous choice
unreliable
not reliable or honest in actions or words
strong reliable
extremely strong and not likely to fail
reliable
relied upon for support or help
reliable
resistant to failure or error
very reliable
not likely to fail or go wrong
trustworthy
reliable in keeping promises or commitments
nostalgic reliable
reliable and familiar, often remembered with affection
trust
people who are reliable and trustworthy
Examples of reliable in a sentence
The data provided by the research team is highly reliable. My car's GPS is reliable even in remote areas. Her reliable memory helped during testimony.
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- French:fiable, robuste, ...
- German:zuverlässig, verlässlich, ...
- Italian:affidabile, sicuro, ...
- Spanish:fiable, seguro, ...
- Portuguese:seguro, fiável, ...
- Chinese:可靠的, 可信的, ...
- Japanese:信頼できる, 確実な, ...
- Arabic:مَوْثُوق, جَدير بِالثِّقَة, ...
- Hebrew:אָמִין, מְהֵימָן, ...
- Russian:надежный, надёжный, ...
- Ukrainian:надійний, достовірний, ...
- Hindi:विश्वसनीय, निरंतर परिणाम देने वाला, ...
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