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reliable

/ɹɪˈlaɪəbl̩/ adjective B1
  1. Suitable or fit to be relied on; worthy of dependence, reliance or trust; dependable, trustworthy
  2. 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.
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Is he reliable?”
The Valley of Fear, p. 36 · C1
Because there was no reliable test.
A Study in Scarlet, p. 8 · B2
“She is,” said Marilla, “and she’s real steady and reliable now.
Anne of Green Gables, p. 256 · C1
Our primary concerns are remarkably straightforward: finding reliable water sources, maintaining a steady pace, and reaching a suitable campsite before nightfall.
Two Thousand Miles on Foot, p. 1 · C1

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