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
And while mice are not humans, the biology the team has identified is highly conserved across animals, Naik explains, and this suggests the finding may have some applicability to humans.
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Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 26 Mar. 2026
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 adviser of his/her choosing, including a tax adviser and/or attorney.
—Steve Hruby, Cincinnati Enquirer, 23 Mar. 2026
More than two-thirds of companies don’t clearly disclose leave duration, and among those that do, fewer than 5 percent meet international standards for duration, pay and global applicability.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 19 Mar. 2026
In taking this event as his starting point, Alper has created a film that is both culturally specific, and has plenty of wider applicability as well.
—Catherine Bray, Variety, 15 Feb. 2026
If multiple hypotheses work to explain the data equally well but one conflicts with reality in some other realm (and the other doesn’t), the one that’s valid across the widest range of applicability is superior.
—Big Think, 10 Feb. 2026
These workflows support inspection and manipulation tasks, while multimodal perception capabilities extend applicability to retail and service environments.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 4 Feb. 2026
The only reference in the Common Interest Community Association Act, or CICAA, to $100,000 relates to the exemption standard for small common interest communities from applicability of CICAA.
—Howard Dakoff, Chicago Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026
Usmanov’s defense team had challenged the allegations about his ties to the companies and valuables and the applicability of EU law in the case.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2026
Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 26 Mar. 2026
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 adviser of his/her choosing, including a tax adviser and/or attorney.
—Steve Hruby, Cincinnati Enquirer, 23 Mar. 2026
More than two-thirds of companies don’t clearly disclose leave duration, and among those that do, fewer than 5 percent meet international standards for duration, pay and global applicability.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 19 Mar. 2026
In taking this event as his starting point, Alper has created a film that is both culturally specific, and has plenty of wider applicability as well.
—Catherine Bray, Variety, 15 Feb. 2026
If multiple hypotheses work to explain the data equally well but one conflicts with reality in some other realm (and the other doesn’t), the one that’s valid across the widest range of applicability is superior.
—Big Think, 10 Feb. 2026
These workflows support inspection and manipulation tasks, while multimodal perception capabilities extend applicability to retail and service environments.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 4 Feb. 2026
The only reference in the Common Interest Community Association Act, or CICAA, to $100,000 relates to the exemption standard for small common interest communities from applicability of CICAA.
—Howard Dakoff, Chicago Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026
Usmanov’s defense team had challenged the allegations about his ties to the companies and valuables and the applicability of EU law in the case.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for applicability
Noun
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Size now matters less, and success will be determined by relevance to consumers and capital markets, according to the consultancy firm.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2026
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The aircraft’s modular design and open avionics architecture allow for rapid integration of new capabilities, ensuring continued relevance.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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What the stars wear to the Dolby Theater in March is the culmination of months of business negotiations between talent agencies, stylists and fashion houses, generating millions of views for brands and, when successful, can cement an actor’s relevancy in a fast-moving industry.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
16 Mar. 2026
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He was drafted a few months before president Paul DePodesta and general manager Josh Byrnes took over, but his road could mirror the organization’s return to relevancy.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Applicability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applicability. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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