Relevance: meaning, definitions and examples

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relevance

 

[ หˆrษ›lษ™vษ™ns ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in data analysis

The degree to which something is related or connected to the subject at hand, often used to determine the importance or significance of information.

Synonyms

importance, pertinence, significance

Examples of usage

  • Relevance is a key factor in determining the accuracy of search engine results.
  • The relevance of the data collected will impact the decision-making process.
Context #2 | Noun

in social interactions

The quality of being closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand, often used to describe the appropriateness of a comment or action.

Synonyms

applicability, appropriateness, suitability

Examples of usage

  • Her comments were lacking in relevance to the discussion at hand.
  • It's important to maintain relevance in your interactions to avoid misunderstandings.
Context #3 | Noun

in marketing

The degree to which something is useful or beneficial to a target audience, often used to measure the effectiveness of advertising or promotional efforts.

Synonyms

benefit, effectiveness, utility

Examples of usage

  • The relevance of the product features to the target market will determine its success.
  • Marketing campaigns strive to maintain relevance to consumer preferences.

Translations

Translations of the word "relevance" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น relevรขncia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคพเคธเค‚เค—เคฟเค•เคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Relevanz

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ relevansi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะตะปะตะฒะฐะฝั‚ะฝั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ relewancja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้–ข้€ฃๆ€ง (kanren-sei)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pertinence

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ relevancia

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ilgili olma durumu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ด€๋ จ์„ฑ (gwallyeonseong)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃู‡ู…ูŠุฉ (ahmiyya)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ relevance

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ relevantnosลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็›ธๅ…ณๆ€ง (xiฤngguฤn xรฌng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ relevantnost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ viรฐeigandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐาฃั‹ะทะดั‹ะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒœแƒ˜แƒจแƒ•แƒœแƒ”แƒšแƒแƒ‘แƒ (mnishvneloba)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ษ™hษ™miyyษ™t

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ relevancia

Etymology

The word 'relevance' originated from the Latin word 'relevare', which means 'to lift up' or 'to lighten'. It first appeared in the English language in the 16th century. Over time, 'relevance' has evolved to signify the importance and connection of information to a specific context or subject. In today's data-driven world, the concept of relevance plays a crucial role in various fields, including information retrieval, marketing, and social interactions.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,863 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.