relevance

Often rel·e·van·cy

[rel-uh-vuhns]

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of relevance¹

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

Example Sentences

Fiddelke, during Target’s earnings call in August, said the retailer needed to reclaim its relevance as an “authority” in stylish and low-priced merchandise.

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Others have said that a chairperson who has worked in a related field could bring understanding and relevance to the post.

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“Defensive in preserving DraftKings’ relevance amid evolving federal oversight, and offensive in enabling participation in a rapidly expanding market adjacent to sports betting.”

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The project, fully compliant with federation regulations and competition integrity, was envisioned as a new frontier for a game seeking global relevance.

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This ascent cannot be extricated from a geopolitical context that has seen Europe battling for relevance while other major powers jostle for supremacy in many areas, notably AI.

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Related Words

• applicability 
• importance 
• purpose