reliable source
Dependable information provider
A reliable source is one you can trust to provide accurate information.
The phrase appears constantly in journalism, research, and online discourse, where evaluating sources is essential: Wikipedia requires citations from reliable sources.
What counts as reliable depends on context—a tabloid isn't reliable for news, but might be for tracking celebrity gossip.
- fact-checkingConfirming accuracy of claims
- fact checkerOne who confirms accuracy
- citation neededRequest for verification
- trustworthinessQuality of being reliable
- expertiseSkill from extensive practice
corroboration · credentials · horse's mouth · neutrality · triangulation · accuracy · dependability · track record · impartiality · authorship · validation · accreditation · peer review · transparency · paper trail · due diligence · specialization · cross-referencing
reliable sourcefake news
Intentionally deceptive media content
misinformation · disinformation · tabloid · rumor mill · yellow journalism
reliable sourcehearsay
Unverified secondhand information
rumor · secondhand account · gossip · speculation · conjecture
reliable sourceanonymous source
Unidentified person providing information
social media post · Wikipedia · forum post · comment section · talking head
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