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
Recent Examples on the Web
This evolution points toward a future in which software plays a critical role in optimizing across different hardware platforms, reducing dependency on any single provider.
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Jackie Snow, Quartz, 22 Apr. 2024
Join 3 others in the comments View Comments A dependency on nicotine causes cravings and withdrawal symptoms such as irritability, headaches, dizziness and fatigue.
—Taylor Nicioli, CNN, 3 Apr. 2024
That long-lasting dependency is becoming a problem for investors, who worry that the group is exposing itself to regulatory risks and changing consumer appetites by continuing to focus on unhealthy products.
—Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 14 Mar. 2024
Increased dependency strengthens commitment bias and one continues investing time, effort and emotional labor into a relationship that may have become unsatisfying.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2024
The flared soles increase your dependency on the cushioning to absorb shock.
—Laura Lancaster, Outdoor Life, 11 Apr. 2024
In the meantime, this flow of Russian resources boosts China’s energy and food security while decreasing its dependency on vulnerable maritime routes such as the Malaka Strait, which is patrolled by the U.S. Navy.
—Alexander Gabuev, Foreign Affairs, 9 Apr. 2024
That being said, Dimon identified three ways that the U.S. had overlooked its increasing dependency on China and thus handed it a level of control.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 8 Apr. 2024
The move is a major reversal by Musk, who made user payments for the blue checkmark a central tenet of his plan to build a subscription business on X and reduce the platform’s heavy dependency on advertiser dollars.
—Oliver Darcy, CNN, 5 Apr. 2024
Jackie Snow, Quartz, 22 Apr. 2024
Join 3 others in the comments View Comments A dependency on nicotine causes cravings and withdrawal symptoms such as irritability, headaches, dizziness and fatigue.
—Taylor Nicioli, CNN, 3 Apr. 2024
That long-lasting dependency is becoming a problem for investors, who worry that the group is exposing itself to regulatory risks and changing consumer appetites by continuing to focus on unhealthy products.
—Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 14 Mar. 2024
Increased dependency strengthens commitment bias and one continues investing time, effort and emotional labor into a relationship that may have become unsatisfying.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2024
The flared soles increase your dependency on the cushioning to absorb shock.
—Laura Lancaster, Outdoor Life, 11 Apr. 2024
In the meantime, this flow of Russian resources boosts China’s energy and food security while decreasing its dependency on vulnerable maritime routes such as the Malaka Strait, which is patrolled by the U.S. Navy.
—Alexander Gabuev, Foreign Affairs, 9 Apr. 2024
That being said, Dimon identified three ways that the U.S. had overlooked its increasing dependency on China and thus handed it a level of control.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 8 Apr. 2024
The move is a major reversal by Musk, who made user payments for the blue checkmark a central tenet of his plan to build a subscription business on X and reduce the platform’s heavy dependency on advertiser dollars.
—Oliver Darcy, CNN, 5 Apr. 2024
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“Dependency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dependency. Accessed 28 Apr. 2024.
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