Reliance

usgb/rɪˈlaɪəns/
noun

Trust or confidence in something or someone.

She has complete reliance on her own abilities
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Often appears as...

  • reliance on something
  • reliance on someone
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Personal Empowerment

Reliance can suggest a positive sense of self-trust in one’s abilities.

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Her reliance on her coding skills landed her a great job.
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Confidence Indicator

Using 'reliance' shows confidence in the entity one is dependent upon.

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Their reliance on their lawyer spoke volumes about his competence.
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Non-interchangeability

'Reliance' conveys a stronger commitment than just trust or belief.

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His reliance on her advice made him reconsider the offer.
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