Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- adjective Trustworthy. synonym: reliable.
from The Century Dictionary.
- Capable or worthy of being depended on; reliable; trustworthy.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- adjective Worthy of being depended on; trustworthy.
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
- adjective Able, or easily able to be
depended on. - noun A
reliable person or thing.
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- adjective financially sound
- adjective worthy of reliance or trust
- adjective worthy of being depended on
- adjective consistent in performance or behavior
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Examples
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It should be regarded as a first attempt to obtain dependable information that can help not only universities and corporations, but also governments, to choose appropriate strategies and policies.
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"The project is still relevant to allow Walton County to have a long-term dependable water source that will have much of the cost fixed at today's rates," said Morris Jordan, director of the Walton County Water Department.
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The X2 is specifically designed for long -- term dependable operation with its 12 -- inch anti -- drag aluminum platter and solid core construction
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The X2 is specifically designed for long -- term dependable operation with its 12 -- inch anti -- drag aluminum platter and solid core construction (which minimizes vibrations and unwanted noise).
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They had temporary benefits from VA but no long term dependable income.
Issaquah Undressed 2010
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Up to 4000 hours of lamp life on the new Acer projectors reduces lamp replacement costs and ensures long-term dependable projector use.
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Up to 4000 hours of lamp life on the two new Acer projectors reduces lamp replacement costs and ensures long-term dependable projector use. (
Home Theater Forum Ronald Epstein 2010
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Luckily, there are two other busses that stop in front of my [hopefully] new place that are apparently dependable, which is good because the 86 shows up when it damn well feels like it, if it feels like it at all.
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She's very dependable, which is why she's a captain.
chron.com Chronicle 2010
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He is incredibly intelligent and dependable, which is a great combination.
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