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reliable
/ɹɪˈlaɪəbəl/
noun
Something or someone reliable or dependable
"the old reliables"
adjective
Suitable or fit to be relied on; worthy of dependence, reliance or trust; dependable, trustworthy
(of a communication protocol) 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
Antonymsunreliable
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