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
Recent Examples on the Web Collen knows that Def Leppard’s set list, as well as its production and staging, needs to continually advance for the veteran band to maintain its relevancy and points to two of music’s stratospheric stars as motivation. Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 5 July 2024 Brands are now struggling to retain relevancy with trendy items in demand more than ever and a rapid shift toward fast fashion’s alarmingly fast production turnaround rates. Kanika Talwar, WWD, 2 July 2024 The Supreme Court considered the relevancy of the supremacy clause in 2020 when Trump tried to prevent Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr. from getting his tax records. Maureen Groppe, USA TODAY, 12 June 2024 Earlier in his speech, Babyface spoke of the relevancy of the Apollo and the NYC neighborhood Harlem. Raven Brunner, Peoplemag, 12 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for relevancy 

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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 15 Jul. 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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