re·li·able
ri-ˈlī-ə-bəl 
1
: suitable or fit to be relied on : dependable
2
: giving the same result on successive trials
reliableness
noun
: one that is reliable
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Examples of reliable in a Sentence
Adjective
He's not very reliable. You can't always count on him to do what he says he'll do.
We can't write a report without reliable data.
We need more reliable information before we can take action.
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Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 May 2024
Acree’s nomination and withdrawal came as public transit has faced significant challenges, including the looming budget cliff and frustrations about CTA’s ability to provide frequent, reliable, clean and safe service.
—Sarah Freishtat, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2024
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Adjective
One of them is Lively, who has been more reliable than the Wolves’ Gobert and Karl Anthony Towns.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 May 2024
Acree’s nomination and withdrawal came as public transit has faced significant challenges, including the looming budget cliff and frustrations about CTA’s ability to provide frequent, reliable, clean and safe service.
—Sarah Freishtat, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2024
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“Reliable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reliable. Accessed 31 May. 2024.
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reliable
adjective
re·li·able
ri-ˈlī-ə-bəl
: giving the same result on successive trials
a reliable psychological test
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