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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Steve Hruby, Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 Nov. 2025
Federal courts of appeals have divided over the question of scope of applicability.
—Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2025
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
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
Steve Hruby, Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 Nov. 2025
Federal courts of appeals have divided over the question of scope of applicability.
—Devin Dwyer, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2025
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
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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With the Total 90 3 relaunching as a sneaker this year, the Cryoshot series appears set to be the second wave of Nike’s attempt to capitalize on soccer‘s increasing relevance in the lifestyle footwear space.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
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Koch’s financial philosophy blends personal relevance with practical design.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 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
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“Applicability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applicability. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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