relevancy

noun

rel·​e·​van·​cy ˈre-lə-vən(t)-sē How to pronounce relevancy (audio)
plural relevancies
: relevance
also : something relevant

Examples of relevancy in a Sentence

this new information has no relevancy to the case
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Morgan Eaves, executive director of the Kentucky Democratic Party, said social media and other messaging tools, along with the electoral shift, have contributed to the event's change in relevancy. Hannah Pinski, The Courier-Journal, 28 July 2025 The report also urges brands to co-design garments and collections with consumers to ensure relevancy. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 20 June 2025 Those three dimensions—context, relevancy, and accuracy—are key to the effective use of AI agents and are more and more being manifested through enterprise platforms. Nitin Mittal, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025 Hernandez could one day bring more star power and become a cornerstone in Pittsburgh’s push back toward league relevancy. Devon Henderson, Oc Register, 13 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for relevancy

Word History

First Known Use

1561, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of relevancy was in 1561

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“Relevancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/relevancy. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.

Kids Definition

relevancy

noun
rel·​e·​van·​cy ˈrel-ə-vən-sē How to pronounce relevancy (audio)
plural relevancies

Legal Definition

relevancy

noun
rel·​e·​van·​cy ˈre-lə-vən-sē How to pronounce relevancy (audio)
plural relevancies

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