Definition of realible
1. reliable [ a ] worthy of reliance or trust
Examples:
"a reliable source of information"
"a dependable worker"
(J. F. Vedder, "Micrometeorites", in Francis S. J...)
These vehicles , with large sensitive areas , have collected data for long enough times to give reliable impact rates for the periods of exposure .
There have been contradictory reports from 1958 Delta_2 , and the data quoted here are believed to be the more reliable .
(E. Gellhorn, "Prolegomena to a theory of the emotions"...)
The Mecholyl and noradrenalin tests applied with certain precautions are reliable indicators of this central autonomic balance , but for the sake of correlating autonomic and clinical states , and of studying the effect of certain therapeutic procedures on central autonomic reactions , additional tests seem to be desirable .
(Douglas Ashford, "Elections in Morocco: Progress...)
The value of the elections was lost , both as an experiment in increased political participation and as a reliable indicator of commercial interest , as shown in Table /1 , .
The registration figures given in Table 2 must be interpreted with caution since the estimate for eligible electors were made without the benefit of a reliable census .
Synonyms reliable dependable Related Terms unreliable unreliable tested certain true undeviating straight faithful trustworthy2. reliable [ a ] worthy of being depended on
Examples:
"a dependable worker"
"an honest working stiff"
"a reliable source of information"
"he was true to his word"
"I would be true for there are those who trust me"
3. reliable [ a ] conforming to fact and therefore worthy of belief
Examples:
"an authentic account by an eyewitness"
"reliable information"
(John R. Sargent, "Where To Aim Your Planning for Bigger...)
Are there individuals in your organization who can shepherd a new product through to commercialization ; who can develop reliable estimates of sales volume , production , and distribution_costs ; and translate the whole into profit_and_loss and balance_sheet figures which management can act_on with some assurance ?
Synonyms authentic reliable faithful Related Terms trustworthySimilar Spelling
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