Definition Synonyms
Definition of relevant - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
pertinentclosely connected to the matter at hand
- The comments were relevant to the discussion..
2.
importanceimportant or significant in a specific situation
- His experience is relevant to the job.
3.
timenot outdated or still current
- The data is still relevant today.
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
similarity
more similar or relevant to something
irrelevant
no longer relevant or affecting the present
completion
completed an action relevant to now
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
relevance
be relevant or connected to something
decision-making
consider as relevant when making a decision
irrelevant
not important or relevant
figurative
something from the past considered no longer relevant
near the end
happening or relevant when almost finished or too late
importance
relevant or important to a person
irrelevant
not relevant to the main topic or issue
private life
directly relevant to you or those close to you, often emotionally
relevance
more relevant to one's personal situation
not relevant
no longer exists or matters to anyone
irrelevant
something no longer relevant or important
select information
select from a large quantity by removing less relevant parts
conversation coincidence
used when something just said is coincidentally relevant
relevance
not be relevant or appropriate
relevance
relevant or appropriate in a situation
history
no longer current or relevant
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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- French:pertinent, applicable, ...
- German:relevant, bedeutsam, ...
- Italian:pertinente, significativo, ...
- Spanish:pertinente, significativo, ...
- Portuguese:pertinente, importante, ...
- Chinese:相关的, 重要的, ...
- Japanese:関連する, 関連している, ...
- Arabic:ذو صِلة, ذو علاقة, ...
- Hebrew:רֶלֶוַונְטִי, עִנְיָינִי, ...
- Russian:релевантный, важный, ...
- Ukrainian:релевантний, важливий, ...
- Hindi:प्रासंगिक, संगत, ...
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