reliable

Universal Words adjective 1 that can be trusted to do sth well; that you can rely on SYNDEPENDABLE: We are looking for someone who is reliable and hard-working. * a reliable friend / supplier / supporter * My car's not as reliable as it used to be. 2 that is likely to be correct or true: Our information comes from a reliable source. * a reliable witness * How reliable are the local weather forecasts? * These tests are a reliable indicator of future performance. OPPUNRELIABLE reliability noun [U]: The incident cast doubt on her motives and reliability. * The reliability of these results has been questioned. * The aircraft has an exceptional record of reliability. reliably adverb: I am reliably informed (= told by sb who knows the facts) that the company is being sold.