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reliable technique
[rɪˈlaɪ.ə.bəl ˈtɛk.nik]
noun phrase
pl: reliable techniques
técnica confiável
1.
A method or procedure that consistently produces dependable and trustworthy results
The laboratory uses a reliable technique for measuring chemical compounds.
O laboratório utiliza uma técnica confiável para medir compostos químicos.
2.
A proven approach that can be depended upon to work effectively and repeatedly
This reliable technique has been validated through multiple studies.
Esta técnica confiável foi validada através de múltiplos estudos.
Synonyms
dependable method
trustworthy procedure
proven technique
established method
tested approach
Antonyms
unreliable technique
questionable method
unproven procedure
risky approach
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
técnica confiável
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
técnica confiável
Commonly used in business and academic contexts
Portugal
técnica fiável
Portuguese European variant; 'fiável' is preferred over 'confiável'
Related Idioms & Phrases
tried and tested method
tried and true technique
sound methodology
standard operating procedure
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