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    relevant
    /ˈrɛlɪv(ə)nt/

    adjective

    • 1. closely connected or appropriate to what is being done or considered: "what small companies need is relevant advice"

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  2. RELEVANT definition: 1. connected with what is happening or being discussed: 2. correct or suitable for a particular…. Learn more.

  3. The meaning of RELEVANT is having significant and demonstrable bearing on the matter at hand. How to use relevant in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Relevant.

  4. RELEVANT meaning: 1. connected with what is happening or being discussed: 2. correct or suitable for a particular…. Learn more.

  5. closely connected with the subject you are discussing or the situation you are in. The incident is still under investigation by the relevant authorities. The decision was in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Police Act 1996. Do you have the relevant experience?

  6. Something is relevant if it's appropriate or connected to the matter at hand. Relevant things are helpful and on point. Relevant things are appropriate and make sense at that particular time.

  7. connected with or saying something important about what is being spoken about or discussed. I don't think his remarks are relevant (to our discussion); Any relevant information should be given to the police.

  8. Something that is relevant to a situation or person is important or significant in that situation or to that person. We have passed all relevant information on to the police. The relevant thing of a particular kind is the one that is appropriate. Make sure you enclose all the relevant certificates. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary.

  9. There are five meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective relevant, two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. How common is the adjective relevant? How is the adjective relevant pronounced? Where does the adjective relevant come from?

  10. The ideas and observations expressed in the book are still relevant today. Her comments were not relevant [= (more formally) germane] to the discussion. Do you have any experience that is relevant to this job? The question lacks relevance. It's a funny story, and more relevantly, it's true.

  11. RELEVANT definition: related or useful to what is happening or being talked about: . Learn more.