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   Rel·e·vant

   /ˈreləv(ə)nt/

   

   adjective

   • 1. closely connected or appropriate to what is being done or considered: "what small companies need is relevant advice"
   • ▪ appropriate to the current time, period, or circumstances; of contemporary interest: "critics may find themselves unable to stay relevant in a changing world"

   Word Origin early 16th century (as a Scots legal term meaning ‘legally pertinent’): from medieval Latin relevant- ‘raising up’, from Latin relevare.

   Derivatives

   • 1. relevantly adverb

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryRELEVANT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Opposite. irrelevant. correct or suitable for a particular purpose: plans to make schooling more relevant to life beyond school. Fewer examples. I don't think that question is relevant, counselor. You've got a head start over others trying to get the job because you've got relevant work experience.

3. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › relevantRelevant - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of relevant. adjective. having a bearing on or connection with the subject at issue. “the scientist corresponds with colleagues in order to learn about matters relevant to her own research”. synonyms: applicable. capable of being applied; having relevance. germane. relevant and appropriate.

4. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionrelevant adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   Definition of relevant adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishRELEVANT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   2 days ago · (reləvənt ) 1. adjective. Something that is relevant to a situation or person is important or significant in that situation or to that person. Is socialism still relevant to people's lives? [ + to] We have passed all relevant information on to the police. Synonyms: pertinent, fitting, fit, material More Synonyms of relevant. 2. adjective.

6. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › relevanceRelevance Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Apr 23, 2024 · 1. a. : relation to the matter at hand. b. : practical and especially social applicability : pertinence. giving relevance to college courses. 2. : the ability (as of an information retrieval system) to retrieve material that satisfies the needs of the user.

7. www.yourdictionary.com › relevantRelevant Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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   Bearing upon or relating to the matter in hand; pertinent; to the point. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Meaningful or purposeful in current society or culture. Thought that the traditional male role of breadwinner was no longer relevant. American Heritage. Directly related, connected, or pertinent to a topic.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › relevantRelevant - definition of relevant by The Free Dictionary

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   Define relevant. relevant synonyms, relevant pronunciation, relevant translation, English dictionary definition of relevant. adj. 1. Having a bearing on or connection with the matter at hand. 2. Meaningful or purposeful in current society or culture: thought that the traditional...