relevancy

noun

rel·​e·​van·​cy ˈre-lə-vən(t)-sē How to pronounce relevancy (audio)
plural relevancies
: relevance
also : something relevant

Examples of relevancy in a Sentence

this new information has no relevancy to the case
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And with the Big Ten now boasting 18 teams, the Boilers are looking at an even bigger climb back to relevancy. Justin L. MacK, Axios, 5 Dec. 2024 This creates an ecosystem of lackluster search experiences that offer less relevancy than ever before. Quora, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024 Masino attributed the decline in the company to the COVID-19 pandemic, inflation, a lack of relevancy and a stagnant menu. Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 24 May 2024 The experiences of both Atkin and Appleton have relevancy to accessibility manyfold—not the least of which being that, yet again, the modern internet connection (amongst other technology) has allowed people more accessible ways to live life. Steven Aquino, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for relevancy 

Word History

First Known Use

1561, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of relevancy was in 1561

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“Relevancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/relevancy. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

relevancy

noun
rel·​e·​van·​cy ˈrel-ə-vən-sē How to pronounce relevancy (audio)
plural relevancies

Legal Definition

relevancy

noun
rel·​e·​van·​cy ˈre-lə-vən-sē How to pronounce relevancy (audio)
plural relevancies

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