recency

noun

re·​cen·​cy ˈrē-sᵊn(t)-sē How to pronounce recency (audio)
: the quality or state of being recent

Examples of recency in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Indeed, that cinematic impact is all the more notable for its relative recency. Ben Croll, Variety, 15 May 2024 With Kate out of the spotlight and Kensington Palace refusing to comment on the authenticity or recency of photos of the princess that have appeared in the press, distrust in the royal family has grown. Sydney Lake, Fortune, 20 Mar. 2024 One factor: The apps tend to prioritize email search results based on the recency of messages, rather than their relevance. Daniel Varghese, WSJ, 12 Dec. 2023 That survey found that the public’s views on Trump’s fitness for high office remain largely unchanged by the indictment, which is hardly shocking given the recency of the event and the voting public’s hardened views on the candidate. Noah Rothman, National Review, 12 June 2023 See all Example Sentences for recency 

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Word History

First Known Use

1612, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of recency was in 1612

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“Recency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recency. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

recency

noun
re·​cen·​cy ˈrēs-ᵊn-sē How to pronounce recency (audio)
: the state of being recent
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