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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Recent Examples of applicability
The only reference in the Common Interest Community Association Act, or CICAA, to $100,000 relates to the exemption standard for small common interest communities from applicability of CICAA.
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Howard Dakoff, Chicago Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026
To demonstrate the industrial applicability of the technology, the team has built a 3-kilowatt (kW) prototype system.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 27 Jan. 2026
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, 26 Jan. 2026
Usmanov’s defense team had challenged the allegations about his ties to the companies and valuables and the applicability of EU law in the case.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2026
Rather, our role is to determine its applicability, legality and constitutionality.
—Madeline Heim, jsonline.com, 21 Nov. 2025
Because these factors can limit the applicability of the findings, May suggests future clinical trials include broader populations.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 12 Nov. 2025
Howard Dakoff, Chicago Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026
To demonstrate the industrial applicability of the technology, the team has built a 3-kilowatt (kW) prototype system.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 27 Jan. 2026
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, 26 Jan. 2026
Usmanov’s defense team had challenged the allegations about his ties to the companies and valuables and the applicability of EU law in the case.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2026
Rather, our role is to determine its applicability, legality and constitutionality.
—Madeline Heim, jsonline.com, 21 Nov. 2025
Because these factors can limit the applicability of the findings, May suggests future clinical trials include broader populations.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 12 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for applicability
Noun
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And the remaining four — Adam Sandler, Chase Infiniti, Sydney Sweeney and Jeremy Allen White — are nothing to sneeze at either, in terms of both artistic achievement and of-the-moment cultural relevance.—
Todd Longwell,
Variety,
4 Feb. 2026
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Grossing over $7 million in its first weekend, the number is being presented as proof of audience demand, cultural relevance, and cinematic success.—
Debbie Millman,
Time,
4 Feb. 2026
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Many of them played a key role in taking the Hurricanes out of mediocrity and back to national relevancy.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Jan. 2026
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Schoen has a big task ahead of him finding a coach who can turn things around and restore relevancy for an organization more than a decade removed from its last Super Bowl win.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Jan. 2026
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“Applicability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applicability. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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