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The new policy is dependent upon the final review.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Determined by something else; conditional: The state or quality of being reliant on a specific condition, circumstance, or event for its existence, occurrence, or truth. It indicates that one thing is a direct consequence or requirement of another.
Usage
  • The adjective "dependent upon" is used to describe a noun (a thing, situation, or outcome) that will only happen or be valid if a prior condition is met. It establishes a conditional relationship.
  • It is typically followed by the condition, introduced by the preposition "upon" (or "on").
  • Common Structures:
    • [Noun] is dependent upon [condition].
    • [Outcome], dependent upon [condition], [main clause].
Examples
  • Adjective:
    • The success of the mission is dependent upon precise timing. (The mission's success requires precise timing to happen.)
    • Final approval is dependent upon a satisfactory inspection report. (Approval will only be granted if the inspection report is satisfactory.)
    • He offered a job offer, dependent upon the completion of his degree. (The job offer is conditional and will only stand if he finishes his degree.)
Advanced Usage
  • Used in a modifying phrase: "Dependent upon" can introduce a phrase that modifies a noun, often set off by commas.
    • The picnic, dependent upon good weather, has been postponed. (The picnic, which can only happen if the weather is good, has been postponed.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Dependent on: A more common variant with identical meaning and usage. ("on" and "upon" are often interchangeable here).
  • Contingent (on/upon): A close synonym, often used in formal or legal contexts.
  • Conditional (on/upon): Another synonym emphasizing the "if-then" nature of the relationship.
  • Subject to: A related phrase meaning "liable to be affected by," often used for rules or changes.
Synonyms
  • Contingent on/upon
  • Conditional on/upon
  • Hingeing on
  • Hanging on
  • Subject to
Related Phrases
  • Be dependent upon: The standard verb phrase using the adjective.
    • Our plans are completely dependent upon your decision.
dependent upon

The new policy is dependent upon the final review.

Adjective
  1. determined by conditions or circumstances that follow
    • arms sales contingent on the approval of congress

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