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

  • 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.

    From the Ivory Tower to the Corporate Tower 1985

  • "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.

    The Walton Tribune: News 2010

  • The X2 is specifically designed for long -- term dependable operation with its 12 -- inch anti -- drag aluminum platter and solid core construction

    WN.com - Financial News 2010

  • 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).

    WN.com - Financial News 2010

  • They had temporary benefits from VA but no long term dependable income.

    Issaquah Undressed 2010

  • Up to 4000 hours of lamp life on the new Acer projectors reduces lamp replacement costs and ensures long-term dependable projector use.

    Latest News from SYS-CON MEDIA 2010

  • 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

  • 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.

    Recent Reviews Near San Francisco, CA 2010

  • She's very dependable, which is why she's a captain.

    chron.com Chronicle 2010

  • He is incredibly intelligent and dependable, which is a great combination.

    LJWorld.com stories: News 2010

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