B2nounformalacademicwork
US/ˈrel.ə.vəns/
UK/ˈrel.ə.vəns/
how closely something is connected to the subject or situation being discussed
In context
I do not see the relevance of this question to our topic.
The study has little relevance to everyday life.
Teachers should explain the relevance of each lesson to students.
Words that go with relevance
noun + preposition
- relevance toThe relevance to our work is obvious.
adjective + noun
- direct relevanceThe law has direct relevance to small firms.
- little relevanceThese figures have little relevance today.
- practical relevanceThe course has strong practical relevance.
verb + noun
- lose relevanceOld textbooks can quickly lose relevance.
- question the relevanceSome people question the relevance of homework.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
This has no relevance with my job.Correct: This has no relevance to my job.