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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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 20 June 2024
Although the method only addresses one of the several causes of AI hallucinations, and requires approximately 10 times more computing power than a standard chatbot conversation, the results could pave the way for more reliable AI systems in the near future.
—Billy Perrigo, TIME, 19 June 2024
Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Apr. 2024
The 17-6 victory by Turner’s first Chargers team affirmed the old reliables about protecting the ball and not panicking.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Jan. 2024
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Adjective
Designed in collaboration with Dutch studio Bernd Weel, the widebody yacht features a sleek, all-aluminum exterior and a reliable, twin-shaft drivetrain that enables a top speed of 24 knots and a range of 1,800 nautical miles at 15 knots.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 20 June 2024
Although the method only addresses one of the several causes of AI hallucinations, and requires approximately 10 times more computing power than a standard chatbot conversation, the results could pave the way for more reliable AI systems in the near future.
—Billy Perrigo, TIME, 19 June 2024
Noun
From old reliables like Ralph Lauren and Orlebar Brown to new innovators on the scene.
—Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Apr. 2024
The 17-6 victory by Turner’s first Chargers team affirmed the old reliables about protecting the ball and not panicking.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Jan. 2024
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“Reliable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reliable. Accessed 4 Jul. 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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