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

"The priority of the Habano Festival is to offer its participants a comprehensive experience at the height of the relevance and prestige that this event represents internationally," it said.

From BBC

"I don't consider the large bulk of questions to have any real relevance to the issues I have to decide," he added.

From BBC

But as a bid for cultural relevance — well, let’s just say Bad Bunny has nothing to worry about.

From Salon

That this valiant display coincides with the anniversary of the Coens’ landmark film only further confirms the perennial relevance of “Fargo.”

From Salon

Among the arguments cited for the continued relevance of software: Vendors have proprietary data and deep industry expertise that’s not easily replicated.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• applicability
• importance
• purpose