recency

noun

re·​cen·​cy ˈrē-sᵊn(t)-sē 

: the quality or state of being recent

Examples of recency in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Leaders should assess whether the intelligence behind the AI is continually maintained and validated by domain experts, with transparency into its recency, policy sources, transaction data, specialties and reimbursement environments. — Terry Goertz, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2026

That recency is giving Neiman a close view of how potamo has managed its polyploid existence. — Carrie Arnold contributing, Quanta Magazine, 2 Sep. 2026

This way was cleaner — recency bias won’t be his enemy, but his friend. — Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 24 July 2026

The glow of a World Series appearance — also known as recency bias — enhances value. — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1620, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for recency

• decency
• indecency

Kids Definition

recency

noun

re·​cen·​cy ˈrēs-ᵊn-sē 

: the state of being recent