relevance

[ rel-uh-vuhns ]

/ ˈrɛl ə vəns /

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noun

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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Often rel·e·van·cy .

Origin of relevance

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

Words nearby relevance

relent, relentless, relentlessly, Relenza, relet, relevance, relevant, relevé, relexify, reliability, reliable

How to use relevance in a sentence

You can find the relevance and also related queries, as well as which words are trending.
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The easiest way to earn this spot is by making your substance worthy by bringing forth relevance and quality.
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Poonen immediately saw its relevance to his previous, unfinished inquiry into tetrahedra.
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Over the years, Griffin has managed the difficult assignment of cloaking a company dependent on old texts in a contemporary relevance.
Folger Theatre’s Janet Griffin announces her retirement after decades of devotion to Shakespeare|Peter Marks|January 27, 2021|Washington Post

From usability to the relevance of content and simple search functionality, Google wants to see that your site and content are the best answer.
The business value of SEO in 2021: From revenue generation to reputation and retention|Jim Yu|January 25, 2021|Search Engine Watch
In a virtual world, it revives the relevance of authenticity.
We All Have a Rosebud in Our Pasts|Sam Roberts|October 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Meanwhile, the hypocritical pageants that rejected her continue to see their cultural relevance—and TV ratings—decline.
Miss America Hypocrisy: The Vanessa Williams Nude Photo Shaming|Amanda Marcotte|July 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The fact that the link transcended age group and demographic does speak to its relevance.
No, Pot Doesn’t Cause Sleeplessness|Abby Haglage|June 4, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Before finding resurging relevance on Mad Men, he competed on Dancing with the Stars, as did his wife, Lisa Rinna.
The Most Random Old TV Stars to Appear on ‘Mad Men’|Kevin Fallon|May 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST
During that time, his success mounted but he seemed to be distancing himself from cultural relevance.
Why U Still Love Usher, Baby|Rawiya Kameir|May 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST
"I must ask counsel to put questions which have some relevance even to his own line of defence," remarked the judge sternly.
You Never Know Your Luck, Complete|Gilbert Parker
Suppose we do not believe in secession, what relevance has that to the present subject?
A Report of the Debates and Proceedings in the Secret Sessions of the Conference Convention|Lucius Eugene Chittenden
If we had succeeded in destroying the legal institutions, might not the question be put with equal relevance?
Freedom Through Disobedience|C. R. (Chittaranjan) Das
I especially fail to see the relevance of the word 'treason.'
The Syndic|C.M. Kornbluth
No human situation is omitted; as a guide to conduct, philosophy has relevance for all.
The Enchiridion|Epictetus

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