reliable
Pronunciation: /ɹɪˈlaɪəbl̩/
The English word “reliable” has 3 meanings listed here.
adjective
- Suitable or fit to be relied on; worthy of dependence, reliance or trust; dependable, trustworthy
- Such that either a sent packet will reach its destination, even if it requires retransmission, or the sender will be told that it didn't.
noun
- Something or someone reliable or dependable
Etymology
From rely + -able.
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