1. the quality of being closely connected or appropriate to what is being done or considered

Examples

• The relevance of the study to modern medicine is clear.
• I don’t see the relevance of that comment to our discussion.
• The teacher questioned the relevance of the student’s example.
• His experience has direct relevance to the job requirements.
• The relevance of these findings cannot be overstated.
• She doubted the relevance of the old research to current problems.