1. A report, narrative, or description that is trustworthy and accurate because it comes from a dependable source
The journalist provided a reliable account of the events that occurred during the protest.
O jornalista forneceu um relato confiável dos eventos que ocorreram durante o protesto.
2. In legal or historical contexts, a credible and verified description of facts or events
The witness gave a reliable account of the accident to the police.
A testemunha deu um relato confiável do acidente à polícia.