recency

noun

re·​cen·​cy ˈrē-sᵊn(t)-sē How to pronounce recency (audio)
: the quality or state of being recent

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The true threat lies in the scale, the recency and the way this data can now be weaponized by attackers against organizations that have not enforced basic security practices. Emil Sayegh, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025 That guidance similarly discourages blanket exclusions and encourages individualized assessments that consider the nature of the offense, its recency, and its relevance to the job. Alonzo Martinez, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025 Aligning with Google’s E-E-A-T criteria helps signal credibility, relevance and recency. Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025 The list of Giants with eight-RBI nights is short and impressive Don’t let the relative recency of Pederson’s eight-RBI night fool you. Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 17 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for recency

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First Known Use

1612, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of recency was in 1612

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“Recency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recency. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.

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recency

noun
re·​cen·​cy ˈrēs-ᵊn-sē How to pronounce recency (audio)
: the state of being recent
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