APPLICABILITY Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

applicability

noun

Definition of applicability

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 Still, the reason Belmont endures is its plain language and broad applicability. — Stephanie Haridopolos, Baltimore Sun, 9 July 2026 Set that against Microsoft's research mapping AI applicability across occupations, which scores knowledge and information work highest and physical labor lowest, and an unnerving pattern surfaces. — Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026 Still, the study's large sample size -- more than 11,000 participants -- and diverse participant population may help strengthen the findings and their applicability across different groups. — ABC News, 24 June 2026 Perhaps, her stance shielded her from the awful truth of her protest’s unceasing applicability. — Wesley Morris, New York Times, 9 June 2026 According to investigators, the survival benefit was observed regardless of a patient’s RAS mutation status, suggesting the treatment could have broad applicability across metastatic pancreatic cancer populations. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 1 June 2026 Playwright Mark Rosenblatt takes a leaf from the Peter Morgan playbook of using newsy real-life controversies with direct contemporary applicability to spark balanced drama. — Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026 These factors reduce the applicability and appeal to venture-style funding. — Samuel Mueller, Fortune, 12 Apr. 2026 There are reports that the military is already giving the president lists of things that only had military applicability, which is not the same thing as erasing a civilization. — Adam Harris, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2026

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Noun

In addition, the relevance of cell and animal studies depends on the dose, route of exposure, duration and how closely the study conditions reflect real-world use, said Mike Gruber, interim CEO for the Household & Commercial Products Association.

— Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
That structure makes coordination difficult, even with the Derby, Preakness and Belmont dependent on one another to preserve national relevance of the Triple Crown, the sports’ most recognizable product.

— Nicole Kraft, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of relevance

Noun

The political reporter, who has worked in news settings since high school, says he’s seen the industry evolve and struggle to preserve relevancy in some ways.

— Janey Wetzel, PEOPLE, 9 Aug. 2026
Some teams have also recently given opportunities for their top prospects to shine, vaulting them into fantasy relevancy.

— Mike Barner, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of relevancy

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