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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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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New Atlas, 5 Nov. 2024
Winter hikers will want to invest in a pair of boots that provide reliable grip on snow, ice, and slick trails, so the Hoka Women’s Kaha 2 Gtx Hiking Boots are a no-brainer since they’re fitted with Gore-Tex exteriors alongside a waterproof shell to keep your feet warm and dry all season long.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2024
Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 5 Oct. 2024
No matter the situation, preflight grab-and-go Hudson News is the old reliable.
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Adjective
That’s why investing in a reliable water purification system is so important.
—New Atlas, 5 Nov. 2024
Winter hikers will want to invest in a pair of boots that provide reliable grip on snow, ice, and slick trails, so the Hoka Women’s Kaha 2 Gtx Hiking Boots are a no-brainer since they’re fitted with Gore-Tex exteriors alongside a waterproof shell to keep your feet warm and dry all season long.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2024
Noun
Get your squash season up and running with Cuisinart, an old reliable with stainless steel designs that are even older and more reliable.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 5 Oct. 2024
No matter the situation, preflight grab-and-go Hudson News is the old reliable.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 June 2024
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“Reliable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reliable. Accessed 21 Nov. 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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