relevance

American  

[rel-uh-vuhns] / ˈrɛl ə vəns /

Often relevancy

noun

1. the condition of being relevant, or connected with the matter at hand.

   Some traditional institutions of the media lack relevance in this digital age.

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Etymology

Origin of relevance

First recorded in 1620–30, for an earlier sense; relev(ant) ( def. ) + -ance ( def. )

Example Sentences

“Importantly, the incorporation of updated models is improving the relevance of answers, which we view as a further tailwind to engagement.”

From Barron's

Germany’s recent $3 billion purchase of the system validates its unique operational value and global relevance.

From The Wall Street Journal

It is too bad the book’s discussion of Hitchcock is limited to the MacGuffin, because the filmmaker had an insight of great relevance to Mr. Foster’s topic.

From The Wall Street Journal

They have worked across history, in all markets, and the best investors will recognize their relevance today despite the seeming novelty of the age.

From MarketWatch

They have worked across history, in all markets, and the best investors will recognize their relevance today despite the seeming novelty of the age.

From MarketWatch

Related Words

• applicability
• importance
• purpose