applicability
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ap·pli·ca·ble
(ăp′lĭ-kə-bəl, ə-plĭk′ə-)adj.
Capable of being applied; relevant or appropriate: a rule not applicable in all cases; added the applicable sales tax.
ap′pli·ca·bil′i·ty n.
ap′pli·ca·bly adv.
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Noun | 1. | applicability - relevance by virtue of being applicable to the matter at hand germaneness - pertinence by virtue of a close relation to the matter at hand inapplicability - irrelevance by virtue of being inapplicable to the matter at hand |
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applicability
nounThe fact of being related to the matter at hand:
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Translations
قابِلِيَّة التَّطْبيق
použitelnostvhodnost
anvendelighedgyldighed
nothæfni
uygulanabilme
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applicability
n → Anwendbarkeit f (→ to auf +acc)
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apply
(əˈplai) verb1. (with to) to put (something) on or against something else. to apply ointment to a cut.
2. (with to) to use (something) for some purpose. He applied his wits to planning their escape.
3. (with for) to ask for (something) formally. You could apply (to the manager) for a job.
4. (with to) to concern. This rule does not apply to him.
5. to be in force. The rule doesn't apply at weekends.
apˈpliance (əˈplai-) noun an instrument or tool used for a particular job. washing-machines and other electrical appliances.
ˈapplicable (ˈӕpli-) adjectiveThis rule is not applicable (to me) any longer.
ˌapplicaˈbility nounˈapplicant (ˈӕpli-) noun
a person who applies (for a job etc). There were two hundred applicants for the job.
ˌappliˈcation (ӕpli-) noun1. a formal request; an act of applying. several applications for the new job; The syllabus can be obtained on application to the headmaster.
2. hard work. He has got a good job through sheer application.
3. an ointment etc applied to a cut, wound etc.
apply oneself/one's mind (with to) to give one's full attention or energy (to a task etc). If he would apply himself he could pass his exams.
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