reliance

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   certainty based on past experience

   I wrote the paper with considerable reliance on the work of other scientists.

2. 2
   noun

   The act of relying (on or in someone or something); trust.

   Your reliance on his expertise may be misplaced.

3. 3
   noun

   The condition of being reliant or dependent.

   The industry is working to phase out its reliance on fossil fuels.

4. 4
   noun

   Anything on which to rely; ground of trust.

   The boat was a poor reliance.

From rely + -ance.

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