noun

reliance

reliance, dependence

The company's reliance on one product is risky.

The company's reliance on one product is risky.

reliance on ((sb./sth.)) dependence on or trust in someone or something Their reliance on technology is very high.

Synonyms: dependence, trust; Antonyms: independence, self-reliance

From 'rely' + '-ance' (a suffix forming nouns of action). The action of relying on something.

Your 'reliance' on something is how much you 'rely' on it. The noun form of the action.

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