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reliable  /rɪ ˈlaɪ ə bəl/ ? Meaning of "reliable"

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Definition(s):

  1. (adj) worthy of reliance or trust
  2. (adj) worthy of being depended on
  3. (adj) conforming to fact and therefore worthy of belief

Synonym(s)

authentic, dependable, honest, true

Derived Word(s)

reliableness

Usage(s):

  1. Built by GM to comply with California's zero-emissions-vehicle mandate, the EV1 was quick, fun, and reliable.
  2. Early voting has also made exit polling in some areas decreasingly reliable as it fails to pick up large segments of the electorate.
  3. Understand your World PTI, the world's leading newsweekly, is trusted by millions of readers for its insightful and reliable reporting.

Quotes

  1. "Carlos is an international player of the highest class who possesses all the attributes that will help drive this club forward," Mark Hughes, the City manager, said. "He is not only outstanding technically but he is a reliable goalscorer and...
    on Jul 14, 2009 By: Mark Hughes Source: guardian.co.uk

  2. "I recognize how difficult it was to grasp the extent and complexity of the problem, to obtain reliable information and to make the right decisions in the light of conflicting expert advice," Benedict wrote. "Nevertheless, it must be admitted...
    on Mar 19, 2010 By: Pope Benedict XVI Source: Los Angeles Times

  3. Jobs stated "We think a few months of patients now will be rewarded by many years of great third party applications running on safe and reliable iPhones."
    on Oct 18, 2007 By: Steve Jobs Source: dBTechno

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