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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Relevance
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Recent Examples of applicability
This high-temperature requirement has severely restricted the tech’s applicability, especially in compact or mobile systems.
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2025
To the extent that a reader has any questions regarding the applicability of any specific issue discussed above to his/her individual situation, he/she is encouraged to consult with the professional advisor of his/her choosing, including a tax advisor and/or attorney.
—Steve Hruby, Cincinnati Enquirer, 22 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
To the extent that a reader has any questions regarding the applicability of any specific issue discussed above to his/her individual situation, he/she is encouraged to consult with the professional advisor of his/her choosing, including a tax advisor and/or attorney.
—Bob Sponseller, The Enquirer, 26 Aug. 2025
Kanter said that’s a reflection of the panel members’ areas of expertise that are relevant to evaluating the safety, efficacy and applicability of shots.
—Annika Kim Constantino,bertha Coombs,ashley Capoot, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2025
Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2025
To the extent that a reader has any questions regarding the applicability of any specific issue discussed above to his/her individual situation, he/she is encouraged to consult with the professional advisor of his/her choosing, including a tax advisor and/or attorney.
—Steve Hruby, Cincinnati Enquirer, 22 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
To the extent that a reader has any questions regarding the applicability of any specific issue discussed above to his/her individual situation, he/she is encouraged to consult with the professional advisor of his/her choosing, including a tax advisor and/or attorney.
—Bob Sponseller, The Enquirer, 26 Aug. 2025
Kanter said that’s a reflection of the panel members’ areas of expertise that are relevant to evaluating the safety, efficacy and applicability of shots.
—Annika Kim Constantino,bertha Coombs,ashley Capoot, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for applicability
Noun
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And finally, Payton Titus' look back 50 years later at Muhammad Ali's iconic fight in the Thrilla in Manila, and its relevance in 2025, is worth your time.—
Lucas Aulbach,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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Increasingly, this question is a relic of the past, with little relevance to the present.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Both the human family and the animal family feel genuine in this version, and given even more relevancy with the addition of some cultural subplots.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
1 Oct. 2025
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For Yulia Evina Bhara, head of international relations at APROFI and founder of KawanKawan Media, the central principle is relevancy.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
26 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Applicability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applicability. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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