de·pend·abil·i·ty
də̇ˌpendəˈbilətē 
(ˌ)dēˌ-,
-ətē,
-i
plural -es
: the quality or state of being dependable
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Adjective
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Adjective
The page said Beck had worked as warehouse forklift driver for the roofing company QXO and said he was known as a dedicated and dependable employee.
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Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
22 June 2026
Michael Lempke, president of Mission Technologies’ Global Security group, said dependable shipboard equipment remains vital for sailors and Marines carrying out missions worldwide.
—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
22 June 2026
While his playing time fluctuated, Clarkson was a dependable bench piece after signing a one-year deal with the Knicks last offseason.
—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
22 June 2026
PCMag's expert gave the 2026 model solid marks for dependable everyday performance at a low price in his review.
—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
21 June 2026
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“Dependable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dependable. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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dependable
adjective
de·pend·able
di-ˈpen-də-bəl
: capable of being depended on : trustworthy, reliable
a dependable car
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