(databases) An attribute of a relation that depends on a key but also on a third attribute which is not a key; this is a violation of third normal form.

plural of dependency grammar

(computing, colloquial) The situation when installed software packages have conflicting, incompatible dependencies on specific versions of other software packages.

plural of dependency culture

plural of dependency ratio

Alternative letter-case form of crown dependency.

Alternative letter-case form of crown dependency.

Any of three island territories in the British Islands that are self-governing possessions of the British Crown.

An Antarctic region claimed as a dependent territory by New Zealand, lying between 160° E and 150° W, and south of 60° S.

(healthcare) An area for patients who require more intensive observation, treatment and nursing care than would be usually provided on a general ward. A standard of care between the general ward and full intensive care.