relevance
noun
rel·e·vance
ˈre-lə-vən(t)s 
1
a
: relation to the matter at hand
b
: practical and especially social applicability : pertinence
giving relevance to college courses
2
: the ability (as of an information retrieval system) to retrieve material that satisfies the needs of the user
Synonyms
Examples of relevance in a Sentence
I appreciate that you did the dishes tonight, but that has no relevance to my enforcement of the punishment you got earlier this week.
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The retailer’s cultural relevance and market share were diminishing by the mid-2010s as online purchases climbed and mall traffic declined.
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Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 13 May 2024
The campaign’s aim is to showcase classic beauty intertwined with contemporary sensibilities, and show how style can be passed down while still maintaining its relevance.
—Allyson Portee, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 May 2024
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Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 13 May 2024
The campaign’s aim is to showcase classic beauty intertwined with contemporary sensibilities, and show how style can be passed down while still maintaining its relevance.
—Allyson Portee, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for relevance
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“Relevance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/relevance. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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relevance
noun
rel·e·vance
ˈrel-ə-vən(t)s
: relation to the matter at hand : pertinence
Legal Definition
relevance
noun
rel·e·vance
ˈre-lə-vəns
: the quality or state of being relevant : relation to the matter at hand
ruled on the relevance of the testimony
relevance in discovery has been broadly interpreted
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