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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At any rate, Blue Label has also maintained relevancy by introducing limited edition bottlings. Brad Japhe, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025 Indeed, Randle helped the Knicks return to relevancy. Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 17 Jan. 2025 Since Ray Gates was hired in 2022, North Crowley’s meteoric rise to the top has brought Fort Worth football back to relevancy. Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Jan. 2025 Maintaining their core while redoubling their efforts to maintain relevancy in the Lone Star State and elsewhere — as well as the growth of potential mainstream country stars from the state — are the roots of what's allowed for their success. Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 1 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for relevancy 

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 30 Jan. 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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