the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
adj. Worthy of belief.
adj. Deserving or possessing reputation or esteem; reputable; estimable.
adj. Bringing credit, reputation, or honor; honorable.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
Worthy of credit or belief; credible.
Reputable; bringing credit, honor, reputation, or esteem; respectable; of good report.
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adj. worthy of often limited commendation
Word Usage
"An official with the Department of Health and Human Services told HuffPost that the law gives no flexibility on the definition of creditable coverage."