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- Dictionaryrelevant/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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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.
RELEVANT definition: 1. connected with what is happening or being discussed: 2. correct or suitable for a particular…. Learn more.
Something is relevant if it's appropriate or connected to the matter at hand. Relevant things are helpful and on point.
relevant - having a bearing on or connection with the subject at issue; "the scientist corresponds with colleagues in order to learn about matters relevant to her own research"
RELEVANT meaning: 1. connected with what is happening or being discussed: 2. correct or suitable for a particular…. Learn more.
Definition of relevant adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
relevant. 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.
If something is relevant to a situation or person, it is important or significant in that situation or to that person. Don't worry about last year. It's what happens today that is really relevant.
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.
related or useful to what is happening or being talked about: relevant information. Education should be relevant to children's needs. Opposite. irrelevant. Fewer examples. I like to go to a meeting armed with the relevant facts. The Minister was briefed on the relevant facts.
