reliable
rɪˈlaɪəbl̩
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Definition of reliable - Reverso English Dictionary

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Adjective

1.
trustworthycan be trusted to do something well or to behave as expected
  • She is very reliable when it comes to meeting deadlines.
dependable trustworthy
2.
accuracy consistencylikely to be correct or give the same result every time
  • This is a reliable source of information.
accurate consistent
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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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goodadj.
reliability
reliable or dependable
solidadj.
reliable quality
substantial, reliable, or of good quality
stableadj.
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

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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  1. French:fiable, robuste, ...
  2. German:zuverlässig, verlässlich, ...
  3. Italian:affidabile, sicuro, ...
  4. Spanish:fiable, seguro, ...
  5. Portuguese:seguro, fiável, ...
  6. Chinese:可靠的, 可信的, ...
  7. Japanese:信頼できる, 確実な, ...
  8. Arabic:مَوْثُوق, جَدير بِالثِّقَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:אָמִין, מְהֵימָן, ...
  10. Russian:надежный, надёжный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:надійний, достовірний, ...
  12. Hindi:विश्वसनीय, निरंतर परिणाम देने वाला, ...
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