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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Date: Saturday, May 31 Time: 8 p.m. ET TV/Stream: Amazon Prime Video In the co-main event, Jermall Charlo returns to the ring in search of a return to glory and relevancy. Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025 The return to sustained relevancy –- something that seemed next-to-impossible for over two decades –- is new for younger fans who never saw the beloved ’90s90’s teams. Mark Morales, CNN Money, 29 May 2025 Jalen Brunson is on a mission to bring title relevancy to New York and will look to keep rolling after averaging over 26 points and seven assists against Boston. Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025 Zabala notes that seemingly everyone has opinions on Michelin, even on the guide’s relevancy, but inclusion denotes a stamp of approval that can bring in new guests whether that business is a street vendor or a fine-dining restaurant. Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for relevancy

Word History

First Known Use

1561, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 4 Jun. 2025.

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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