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dependency

dependency

Meaning of dependency

English

something that a program or task needs in order to work

Deutsch

etwas, das ein Programm zum Funktionieren unbedingt braucht

dependency

Pronunciation

British English
/dɪˈpendənsi/
American English
/dɪˈpendənsi/

dependency with German translation

dependency usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

This library is an important dependency.

Diese Bibliothek ist eine wichtige Abhängigkeit.

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

Without this dependency, the app won't start.

Ohne diese Abhängigkeit startet die App nicht.

dependency synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between dependency, library, package, and reliance

Advanced: broader words

L
🇬🇧English
library

reusable code; once used, it becomes a dependency

very often

ENWe use a small library to format dates.

P
🇬🇧English
package

a library packaged for installation

very often

ENInstall the package before you run the app.

R
🇬🇧English
reliance

relying on someone; not a technical term

A2rare word

ENTheir reliance on one supplier is risky.

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What does dependency mean?

something that a program or task needs in order to work

How do you pronounce dependency?

dependency is pronounced [dɪˈpendənsi].

How is dependency used in a sentence?

Diese Bibliothek ist eine wichtige Abhängigkeit. Translation: This library is an important dependency.

Is dependency part of Calls and Meetings vocabulary?

Yes, dependency can be learned in the Calls and Meetings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is dependency part of Programming vocabulary?

Yes, dependency can be learned in the Programming topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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