relevancy

noun

rel·​e·​van·​cy ˈre-lə-vən(t)-sē How to pronounce relevancy (audio)
plural relevancies
: relevance
also : something relevant

Examples of relevancy in a Sentence

this new information has no relevancy to the case
Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
It’s been a challenging time for department stores for a while now, with a complete reinvention being overdue and essential to regain relevancy amongst shoppers. Clara Ludmir, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025 The relevancy here will be a much different but related number: six. Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2025 But a decade later, there's something fascinating about some of its AI musings and predictions that propel it into relevancy, just like beloved classics from the 1980s like RoboCop. Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 28 Mar. 2025 The two young stars for the team have had flashes, but there has not been enough consistency to push them into offensive relevancy. Tom Rende, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for relevancy

Word History

First Known Use

1561, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of relevancy was in 1561

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Relevancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/relevancy. Accessed 23 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

relevancy

noun
rel·​e·​van·​cy ˈrel-ə-vən-sē How to pronounce relevancy (audio)
plural relevancies

Legal Definition

relevancy

noun
rel·​e·​van·​cy ˈre-lə-vən-sē How to pronounce relevancy (audio)
plural relevancies

More from Merriam-Webster on relevancy

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!