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

“Seinfeld” went off the air 28 years ago, but its cultural relevance has endured as reruns draw new generations of fans.

From The Wall Street Journal

I am not sure endowing Sonny with a social conscience, presumably intended to point up the material’s contemporary relevance, is an improvement.

From The Wall Street Journal

It can be challenging for midsize, legacy publications like Fortune to find relevance in a media era that values deep investigative reporting or viral punditry.

From The Wall Street Journal

"The WTO needs to change if it intends to have any relevance as the international trading system transitions to focus on reciprocity and balance," US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said on Monday.

From Barron's

The company said last month it is focused on maintaining loyalty and brand relevance this year with new items, like a line of fizz-free drinks, as well as limited-time offerings.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• applicability
• importance
• purpose