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applicable

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈæplɪkəbəl/ · UK /əˈplɪkəbəl/

applicable means: Relevant to a particular person or situation, or suitable for use in it.

adjective

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Relevant to a particular person or situation, or suitable for use in it.

  • Please fill in the applicable sections.
  • These rules are applicable to all employees.
  • Extra fees are charged where applicable.

How to use it: applicable to someone/something (The discount is applicable to students.)

Similar words: relevant, appropriate

Opposites: irrelevant, inapplicable

Common phrases: applicable to something, applicable rules, where applicable, applicable law

Questions about applicable

What does applicable mean?

Relevant to a particular person or situation, or suitable for use in it.

What is applicable in other languages?

Türkçe: uygulanabilir · Español: aplicable · Français: applicable · Deutsch: anwendbar · Italiano: applicabile · 日本語: 適用できる

How do you pronounce applicable?

In American English /ˈæplɪkəbəl/; in British English /əˈplɪkəbəl/.

How do you use applicable in a sentence?

Please fill in the applicable sections. These rules are applicable to all employees.

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