dependency
noun
de·pen·den·cy
di-ˈpen-dən(t)-sē 
plural dependencies
2
: something that is dependent on something else
especially
: a territorial unit under the jurisdiction of a nation but not formally annexed by it
3
: a building (such as a stable) that is an adjunct to a main dwelling
Examples of dependency in a Sentence
the country's dependency on foreign oil
a dependency on foreign oil
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Such situations can become even more complicated when money is involved, as financial dependencies may create additional expectations or obligations.
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John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
Traditional monitoring tools, designed for simpler architectures, often struggle with these intricate dependency chains.
—Karthik Sj, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
With Russia’s current account surplus eroded by surging expenditures and its import dependency deepening the ruble’s weakness and fueling inflation, interest rates will remain in the double digits for the foreseeable future.
—Alexandra Prokopenko, Foreign Affairs, 21 Jan. 2025
Those dependencies have put the US in increasing jeopardy as foreign government hackers exploit these networks’ complexity and inconsistency.
—Eric Geller, WIRED, 17 Jan. 2025
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John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
Traditional monitoring tools, designed for simpler architectures, often struggle with these intricate dependency chains.
—Karthik Sj, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
With Russia’s current account surplus eroded by surging expenditures and its import dependency deepening the ruble’s weakness and fueling inflation, interest rates will remain in the double digits for the foreseeable future.
—Alexandra Prokopenko, Foreign Affairs, 21 Jan. 2025
Those dependencies have put the US in increasing jeopardy as foreign government hackers exploit these networks’ complexity and inconsistency.
—Eric Geller, WIRED, 17 Jan. 2025
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“Dependency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dependency. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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