Dependency

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Dependency has a number of meanings:

  • In project management, a dependency is a link amongst a project's terminal elements.
  • In computer science, dependency is a state in which one object uses the functions of another object.
  • Dependency theory is an economic worldview.
  • A dependent area is a classification of territory.
  • The Ross Dependency is an area of Antarctica claimed by New Zealand.
  • Co-dependency is a state of behaviour.
  • A chemical dependency is such a strong need for a substance in order for an animal (usually a person) to function properly.
  • A former or current colony, such as those governed by the United Kingdom.