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dependency

/dɪˈpɛndənsi/ noun · British & US
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What does dependency mean?

noun

A thing that depends on something else for its existence, operation, or effect. A relationship between two or more things in which one is influenced by the other.

Example

"The success of the project depends on the team's collaboration and expertise."

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