reliable
[ ri-lahy-uh-buhl ]
/ rɪˈlaɪ ə bəl /
adjective
that may be relied on or trusted; dependable in achievement, accuracy, honesty, etc.: reliable information.
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SYNONYMS FOR reliable
trusty, authentic, consistent. 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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reliable
/ (rɪˈlaɪəbəl) /
adjective
able to be trusted; predictable or dependable
Derived forms of reliable
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