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
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.
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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
The authors explicitly warn against assuming that high AI applicability leads directly to job losses.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 12 Aug. 2025
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
The authors explicitly warn against assuming that high AI applicability leads directly to job losses.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 12 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for applicability
Noun
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Films of striking social relevance that never fall to polemic or sensationalism, but instead so trustingly fulfill their characters’ plight and courage.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
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This also presents an opportunity for Europe to turn strongly towards renewables and develop more nuclear, wind, and water infrastructure in order to fully account for the gap which would further erode Russia’s relevance in that market.—
Earl Carr,
Forbes.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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The new logo was part of Cracker Barrel’s strategic transformation plan, put together last year with the goal of increasing profitability through driving the brand’s relevancy.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Well, not much for the program's national relevancy, and more of the same coverage for DeBoer if Alabama can't defeat the underdog Florida State Seminoles in Week 1 from Doak Campbell.—
Andrew Hughes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Aug. 2025
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“Applicability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applicability. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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