as in relevance
the fact or state of being pertinent
we have to question the applicability of much of the information he has included in his report
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1
as in applied
capable of being put to use or account
is that information applicable in this case?
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2
as in relevant
having to do with the matter at hand
that comment isn't applicable to our discussion
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3
as in appropriate
meeting the requirements of a purpose or situation
a knack for selecting the most applicable word
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Recent Examples of applicability
Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2025
However, many did not seem aware of the applicability of the new requirement, prompting Leavitt to post on X in order to clarify any confusion.
—Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Sep. 2025
Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 26 Oct. 2025
While the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) recommends eyewear meet American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM) F3164 safety standards – which is applicable to other racquet sports – adoption remains low in pickleball.
—New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2025
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Noun
This high-temperature requirement has severely restricted the tech’s applicability, especially in compact or mobile systems.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2025
However, many did not seem aware of the applicability of the new requirement, prompting Leavitt to post on X in order to clarify any confusion.
—Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Furthermore, by leveraging graphene’s unique electrical and surface properties, researchers can design sensors that maintain high accuracy and consistent performance under demanding conditions, paving the way for more dependable, versatile, and widely applicable lithium detection tools.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 26 Oct. 2025
While the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) recommends eyewear meet American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM) F3164 safety standards – which is applicable to other racquet sports – adoption remains low in pickleball.
—New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for applicability
Noun
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The Power of Cinema Award honors an individual or organization whose actions through storytelling have advanced the significance and social relevance of film in today’s modern culture.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
31 Oct. 2025
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Earn valuable welcome bonuses with a Chase card Offers in this section are from affiliate partners and selected based on a combination of engagement, product relevance, compensation, and consistent availability.—
Jasmin Suknanan,
CNBC,
30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The 2025 Nobel Prize for physics recognizes original investigations in the intersection of basic and applied sciences.—
Zhixin Wang,
The Conversation,
10 Oct. 2025
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Moving beyond the theory of the market, those skilled in applied finance understand how to make practical decisions in financial spaces.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
9 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Bibby’s challenges now include getting the Hornets relevant.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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Accuracy into tight-window throws is an entirely different (but relevant) conversation.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
1 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Spanx Supersmooth Perfect Fit Ponte Micro Flare Pant Speaking of smoothing, these dress pants have compression from waist to knee and a subtle flare leg — like your favorite yoga pants but office appropriate.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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It should be cooked thoroughly and not raw, trimmed of excess fat, cut into bite-sized pieces appropriate for the dog’s size and free from dog toxins such as garlic, onion or excessive salt.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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The tech giant has the social currency, now Apple wants to ride the F1 wave, its new brand, and its newfound partnerships, to streaming relevancy.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Oct. 2025
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Daboll needed to guide the Giants back to relevancy in the NFC East this year, but thus far, his team has continued to struggle.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Currently, the system uses external motion capture cameras for indoor testing and is therefore not useful in outdoor environments yet.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Nov. 2025
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The mop feature is also fantastic for wood floors and very useful for spills while cooking.—
Terri Williams,
Architectural Digest,
3 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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If an item is too large for the washing machine or dishwasher, the non-toxic power of steam is often a suitable alternative.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
2 Nov. 2025
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Cranberries grow in standard gardens, pots, or any place that’s suitable for blueberries.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Her latest chart-toppers have held steady across Halloween week — a fitting flex for a pop sorceress who’s made chart magic her signature move.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
31 Oct. 2025
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That means they could be crafted by the artist’s right-hand men — like Mobb Deep’s Infinite, where Prodigy’s longtime music partners Havoc and the Alchemist gave their all to a fitting send-off to the Infamous group.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Applicability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applicability. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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