relevance
noun
rel·e·vance
ˈre-lə-vən(t)s 
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
Examples of relevance in a Sentence
I appreciate that you did the dishes tonight, but that has no relevance to my enforcement of the punishment you got earlier this week.
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Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2025
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—Gary Drenik, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2025
His arrival sent shockwaves through collegiate sports, bringing unprecedented attention to a program that had struggled for relevance.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 9 Apr. 2025
In 2024, over 91% of global shoppers expected AI to personalize recommendations within the next two years, while 87% anticipated AI would understand their needs, 86% foresaw better ad relevance and over 80% believed AI would promote ethical shopping.
—Gary Drenik, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
As our top customers continue to expand their investment in design, our ability to engage them across both fashion and interiors strengthens our relevance in their lifestyle choices.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 8 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for relevance
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“Relevance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/relevance. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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relevance
noun
rel·e·vance
ˈrel-ə-vən(t)s
: relation to the matter at hand : pertinence
Legal Definition
relevance
noun
rel·e·vance
ˈre-lə-vəns
: the quality or state of being relevant : relation to the matter at hand
ruled on the relevance of the testimony
relevance in discovery has been broadly interpreted
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