APPLICABILITY Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

applicability

noun

Definition of applicability

as in relevance

the fact or state of being pertinent we have to question the applicability of much of the information he has included in his report

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Relevance

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Recent Examples of applicability The study focused on young, fit, predominantly male participants, which limits its applicability to older or less conditioned groups. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 25 Aug. 2026 Still, the reason Belmont endures is its plain language and broad applicability. — Stephanie Haridopolos, Baltimore Sun, 9 July 2026 Set that against Microsoft's research mapping AI applicability across occupations, which scores knowledge and information work highest and physical labor lowest, and an unnerving pattern surfaces. — Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026 Still, the study's large sample size -- more than 11,000 participants -- and diverse participant population may help strengthen the findings and their applicability across different groups. — ABC News, 24 June 2026 Perhaps, her stance shielded her from the awful truth of her protest’s unceasing applicability. — Wesley Morris, New York Times, 9 June 2026 According to investigators, the survival benefit was observed regardless of a patient’s RAS mutation status, suggesting the treatment could have broad applicability across metastatic pancreatic cancer populations. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 1 June 2026 Playwright Mark Rosenblatt takes a leaf from the Peter Morgan playbook of using newsy real-life controversies with direct contemporary applicability to spark balanced drama. — Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026 These factors reduce the applicability and appeal to venture-style funding. — Samuel Mueller, Fortune, 12 Apr. 2026

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Noun

At Mattel, cultural relevance came with a blockbuster ending.

— Phil Wahba, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026
Clinicians can then consult the referenced research, assess its relevance and apply their professional judgment.

— Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026

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