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reliable

/ɹɪˈlaɪəbəl/ · noun

Meaning

  1. Something or someone reliable or dependable
  2. Suitable or fit to be relied on; worthy of dependence, reliance or trust; dependable, trustworthy
  3. (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

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