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Definitions for dependable
dɪˈpɛn də bəlde·pend·able

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. reliable, dependableadjective

    worthy of reliance or trust

    "a reliable source of information"; "a dependable worker"

  2. dependable, honest, reliable, true(p)adjective

    worthy of being depended on

    "a dependable worker"; "an honest working stiff"; "a reliable sourcSFLe of information"; "he was true to his word"; "I would be true for there are those who trust me"

  3. dependable, rock-steady, steady-goingadjective

    consistent in performance or behavior

    "dependable in one's habits"; "a steady-going family man"

  4. dependable, good, safe, secureadjective

    financially sound

    "a good investment"; "a secure investment"

Wiktionary

  1. dependablenoun

    A reliable person or thing.

  2. dependableadjective

    Able, or easily able to be depended on.

    He was a very dependable person.

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  1. dependable

    Dependable refers to someone or something that is reliable, trustworthy, consistent and can be counted on to perform or behave in a certain way. It represents the quality of being able to be relied upon for accuracy, honesty, or achievement, often under adverse conditions. Dependability extends to people, objects, concepts, or systems providing the same correct outcome, often in repetitive situations.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Dependableadjective

    worthy of being depended on; trustworthy

Wikidata

  1. Dependable

    Trustworthy, reliable.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of dependable in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of dependable in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of dependable in a Sentence

  1. Brian Splitt:

    The pit was always dependable, when things were really wild and you had limit-up moves, you could call down to the pit and know what the options were trading synthetically.

  2. Shane Snyder:

    Singapore truly has become a global water hub, but as it stands, it imports approximately 40 % of its water today. And with climate change, that water has become far less dependable.

  3. President Jacob Zuma:

    We are deeply shocked and saddened by this untimely death of an outstanding cadre of our liberation struggle and a competent, accomplished and dependable member of my cabinet.

  4. Steve Pavlina:

    If you aren’t chronically well-organized, punctual, and dependable, rest assured you’re competing with someone who is.

  5. Luke Coffey:

    When ISIS was knocking at their door on the border, the Kurds fought for their homeland. They have sacrificed a lot, they have proven a dependable ally to the United States.

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