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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Now, a new and young head coach in Moore will be tasked with bringing the team back to NFC relevancy. Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 22 Feb. 2025 Tech oligarchs, the gerontocracy, podcasters spouting misinformation and the erosion of civil liberties all blur into a muddy soup that’s adjacent to relevancy without ever achieving it. Alison Herman, Variety, 20 Feb. 2025 Hoyer’s old employer in Boston has been in the same category as his current one in recent years — big-market teams attempting to claw their way back to national relevancy. Jon Greenberg, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025 This involves relevancy and accuracy checks, as well as compliance with the context and guidelines. Olga Megorskaya, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025 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 3 Mar. 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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