English adjective: tried | |||
1. | tried tested and proved useful or correct | ||
Samples | A tested method. | ||
Synonyms | tested, well-tried | ||
Similar | proved, proven | ||
Antonyms | unproved, unproven | ||
2. | tried tested and proved to be reliable | ||
Synonyms | tested, time-tested, tried and true | ||
Similar | dependable, reliable | ||
Antonyms | undependable, unreliable | ||