Trust is a fundamental aspect of human relationships and interactions that involves a belief in the reliability, integrity, and competence of another person, organization, or system. It is a willingness to rely on or depend on another entity, with the expectation that they will act in a predictable, consistent, and ethical manner, and that they have the capacity to fulfill their obligations or promises. Trust can be built through a combination of factors, such as honesty, transparency, consistency, competence, and empathy, and it can be eroded by factors such as dishonesty, inconsistency, unreliability, and betrayal.