51³Ō¹Ļ

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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

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adjective

  1. able to be trusted; predictable or dependable

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Other 51³Ō¹Ļ Forms

  • reliability noun
  • reliableness noun
  • reliably adverb
  • nonreliable adjective
  • nonreliableness noun
  • nonreliably adverb
  • quasi-reliable adjective
  • quasi-reliably adverb
  • ultrareliable adjective
  • ultrareliablely adverb
  • °ł±šĖˆ±ō¾±²¹²ś±ō²ā adverb
  • °ł±šĖŒ±ō¾±²¹Ėˆ²ś¾±±ō¾±³Ł²ā noun
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51³Ō¹Ļ 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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Friend Stuart Smith, also from Bicester, said Ms Logan was "strong, modest and reliable".

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Because of underreporting, he and others said, there is little reliable data on how many fraud victims there are each year.

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The government wants a secure, reliable, affordable and low carbon energy system.

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It’s almost a lock that, if their staff isn’t healthier and more reliable come August, the Dodgers will probably trade for pitching help and take on even more salary.

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Ad - who doesn't want to give his full name - says they have built up a network of reliable sources.

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