dependable Definition
de·pend·able (dē pen′də bəl, di-)
adjective
that can be depended on; trustworthy; reliable
dependable Related Forms
de·pend′·abil′·ity noun or de·pend′·able·ness
de·pend′·ably adverb
dependable Synonyms
dependable
modif.
dependable Usage Examples
Preposition: in
face: Security engineering is about building systems to remain dependable in the face of malice, error or mischance.
Modifies a noun
- skiing: For most skiers however, dependable powder skiing is a short-lived and rare event.
- ally: They needed a strong and dependable ally which they found in Britain.
- computing: It's an ideal notebook for business travelers, offering dependable, secure computing in a small, elegant case.
- infrastructure: Develop a coherent, sustainable and dependable ICT infrastructure for education.
- NHS: Both are essential in a modern and dependable NHS.
- supply: The document is expected to be a foundation for dependable fuel supplies to the world market.
Modifying Another Word
- utterly: The engine is smooth, powerful and utterly dependable.
- totally: He is totally dependable, the sort of player you need in any successful side.
- highly: A highly dependable private voice network can be built at a very low cost.
- ever: Our Verdict... Another action packed cracker from the ever dependable Harrison Ford.
- always: Dawson is ' Steady Eddie ' , always dependable.
Used with adjective complement
- provide: They are able to provide dependable, reliable technical assistance to ensure your stencil consistently achieves the best results.
- remain: Security engineering is about building systems to remain dependable in the face of malice, error or mischance.
- deliver: In terms of functionally, the Grand Banks ' reputation for consistently delivering dependable, stable boats is second to none.
- become: During the Edwardian period, cars became more dependable.
- offer: It's an ideal notebook for business travelers, offering dependable, secure computing in a small, elegant case.
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