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APPLICABLE

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Capable of being applied; having relevance

Example:

gave applicable examples to support her argument

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

relevant (having a bearing on or connection with the subject at issue)

Derivation:

applicability (relevance by virtue of being applicable to the matter at hand)

apply (avail oneself to)

apply (be pertinent or relevant or applicable)

apply (be applicable to; as to an analysis)

Credits

 Context examples: 

For each activity, five levels of scores are specified: 'not applicable' (scored 8), 'normal' (scored 0), 'has difficulty, but does by self' (scored 1), 'requires assistance' (scored 2), and 'dependent' (scored 3).

(Functional Activities Questionnaire-NACC Version, NCI Thesaurus)

A coded value specifying the degree of privacy applicable for the observation result.

(Defined Observation Result Confidentiality Code, NCI Thesaurus)

This process is typically carried out between 30 and 60 degrees C and is applicable for use on small objects that cannot withstand high temperatures.

(Ethylene Oxide-in-a-Bag Sterilization, NCI Thesaurus)

A term that is used to indicate a question with permissible values of yes/no/unknown/not applicable.

(CDISC SDTM Yes No Unknown or Not Applicable Response Terminology, NCI Thesaurus/CDISC)

These findings suggest that people should be conscious of the supplements they're taking and ensure they're applicable to the specific vitamin or mineral deficiencies they have been advised of by their healthcare provider.

(Most Popular Supplements Provide No Health Benefit, The Titi Tudorancea Bulletin)

This is also applicable to certain chronic pathologies that present inflammation and pain, as is the case of arthritis.

(Scientists make white blood cells to alleviate pain, instead of producing it, during tissue inflammation, University of Granada)

This representation helps ensure that the study findings could be widely applicable to people at high risk for developing type 2 diabetes.

(Vitamin D does not prevent type 2 diabetes in people at high risk, National Institutes of Health)

In this sense, fast and portable diagnostic instruments for in situ analysis could provide a very interesting alternative to standard laboratories, reducing the need for costly infrastructure and applicable even in poorly-resourced areas.

(Scientists design platform to conduct chemical analysis using a smartphone, University of Granada)

This is a year when your professional dreams can come true, so aim high, and if applicable, let influential people know your goals.

(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)

Specifies whether the specific eligibility criterion is not applicable to this participant.

(Performed Eligibility Criterion Not Applicable Indicator, NCI Thesaurus)