relevant
ˈrɛləvənt
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Adjective

1.
pertinentclosely connected to the matter at hand
  • The comments were relevant to the discussion..
applicable pertinent
2.
importanceimportant or significant in a specific situation
  • His experience is relevant to the job.
applicable pertinent
3.
timenot outdated or still current
  • The data is still relevant today.
applicable pertinent
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Expressions with relevant

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ensure the information stays pertinent
During the meeting, try to keep it relevant to the topic at hand.
person important to a situation
The relevant person must sign the document.
continue to be important or significant
Despite changes, his advice remains relevant.
individuals or entities affected by an issue
The decision will impact all relevant parties.
official body or person with legal power over a particular matter
You must notify the relevant authority before starting construction.

Origin of relevant

Latin, relevare (to lighten) + -ant (suffix)

Terms with relevant included in their meaning

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be pertinent
be relevant or applicable
closeradj.
similarity
more similar or relevant to something
irrelevant
no longer relevant or affecting the present
completion
completed an action relevant to now
N/Aabbr.
abr: Not Applicable
not relevant or does not apply in this situation
irrelevance
expresses that no part of something is relevant or true
history
information about past events relevant now
relevance
suitable or relevant for a particular situation

Examples of relevant in a sentence

  • The data provided was relevant to the research.
  • Her skills are relevant to the project.
  • The data is relevant for our analysis.
  • The report remains relevant despite its age.
  • Are these guidelines still relevant?

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  1. French:pertinent, applicable, ...
  2. German:relevant, bedeutsam, ...
  3. Italian:pertinente, significativo, ...
  4. Spanish:pertinente, significativo, ...
  5. Portuguese:pertinente, importante, ...
  6. Chinese:相关的, 重要的, ...
  7. Japanese:関連する, 関連している, ...
  8. Arabic:ذو صِلة, ذو علاقة, ...
  9. Hebrew:רֶלֶוַונְטִי, עִנְיָינִי, ...
  10. Russian:релевантный, важный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:релевантний, важливий, ...
  12. Hindi:प्रासंगिक, संगत, ...
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