Relevant
What it means
Closely connected to the matter being considered and useful to it.
Reach for it when selecting information that bears directly on the present question
The interviewer asked for relevant experience with rural health services.
Words to choose between 6
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playful
Fits when informal directness suits discussion
Careful On point jars in a formal report.
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warm
Fits when practical value matters most
Careful Useful information may be off-topic.
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professional
applicable
Fits when information can be used in this case
Careful Applicable concerns use, not topical connection.
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formal
material
Fits when the fact could affect a decision
Careful Material has a specific legal sense.
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formal
Fits when direct bearing on the issue is emphasized
Careful Pertinent sounds more legalistic.
Opposites 3
- irrelevant
- extraneous
- unrelated
Common phrases 3
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relevant information
Please include relevant information about access needs.
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directly relevant
The earlier pilot is directly relevant to this decision.
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remain relevant
The manual will remain relevant if examples stay current.
Definitions and examples are written for this site. How words are chosen Recording: Wodencafe, American accent, from Wikimedia Commons, CC0 Updated