reliance

noun
UK: /rɪˈlaɪ.əns/
US: /rɪˈlaɪ.əns/

  1. The state of depending on or trusting in someone or something.

    1. We have a reliance on oil.
    2. The company's heavy reliance on one client makes it vulnerable to market shifts.

  2. Confidence or faith in a particular thing or person to act effectively.

    1. My reliance on him is strong.
    2. Her reliance on data analytics ensured precise marketing campaign targeting.

Synonyms

dependence trust faith confidence

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "reliance" in English means: The state of depending on or trusting in someone or something., Confidence or faith in a particular thing or person to act effectively..

The phonetic transcription of "reliance" is /rɪˈlaɪ.əns/ in British English and /rɪˈlaɪ.əns/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "reliance": dependence, trust, faith, confidence.

Example usage of "reliance": "We have a reliance on oil.". More examples on the page.