directly depends on vs depends directly on

Both "directly depends on" and "depends directly on" are correct and commonly used phrases in English. They have the same meaning and can be used interchangeably.

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directly depends on

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate a direct relationship between two things, where one thing relies on the other for its existence or occurrence.

Examples:

The success of the project directly depends on the team's collaboration.
The outcome of the experiment directly depends on the accuracy of the measurements.

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Such legitimisation directly depends on a number of factors, including confidence in a secure and evolving system of values which uphold the fundamental rights of European citizens.
The reliability of statistics made available by the Commission (Eurostat) at Union level directly depends on the reliability of statistical data collected by Member States at national level.
And lastly, we must respond and shoulder our responsibilities, Mr President, as Europe's Parliament, something which directly depends on us.
(4a) The reliability of statistics made available by the Commission (Eurostat) at Union level directly depends on the reliability of statistical data collected by Member States at national level.
More than 15 million people directly depend on cotton production in the region.
The remuneration of persons engaged in inspection activities must not directly depend on the number of inspections carried out and in no case on the results of such inspections.
This list should contain targets that the application does not directly depend on, but for which an action needs to be taken before running the application.
European citizens' quality of life depends directly on making urban transport more convenient and greener.
Three billion human beings depend directly on marine resources.
At least 70 crops that contribute significantly to the overall economy depend directly on pollination by the bees.
Seventy per cent of the world's poor live in rural areas and depend directly on biodiversity for their survival and well-being.
Future economic growth in the Baltic Sea region will, as elsewhere, depend directly on a successful innovations policy.
Twenty five per cent of our food depends directly on bees, apart altogether from their contribution to maintaining our grasslands.
whose income does not depend directly on the profits made;
Growth in employment depends directly on the possibility of reconciling work and family life (see the 2003 Commission report).
Companies' competitiveness and dynamism depend directly on a regulating climate which is conducive to investment, innovation and entrepreneurship.
Three million jobs there depend directly on this investment, and one out of every twelve American workers is paid by a European company.
Mr President, I feel it is extremely important that we speak out on serious matters which do not depend directly on the policy of the Member States.
In Germany, every seventh job depends directly or indirectly on car manufacture.
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Alternatives:

relies directly on
is directly influenced by
is directly determined by
is directly linked to
is directly connected to

depends directly on