relevance

/rɪˈlɛvəns/

Definitions

1. noun

the state or quality of being closely connected or appropriate to a particular situation or topic

“The conference’s relevance to her field of study was one of the reasons she chose to attend.”

2. verb

to make relevant or applicable to a particular situation or topic

“The new data helped to make the company’s financial projections more relevant to investors.”

Synonyms

  • applicability
  • pertinence
  • relevancy

Antonyms

  • inapplicability
  • irrelevance