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applicable

[ˈæplɪkəbl]

applicable Definition

relevant or appropriate to a particular situation.

Using applicable: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "applicable" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The rules are not applicable to everyone.

  • Example

    This law is only applicable to people over the age of 18.

  • Example

    The new safety regulations are applicable to all employees.

applicable Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with applicable

  • a law that is relevant or appropriate to a particular situation

    Example

    The company must comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

  • applicable standards

    standards that are relevant or appropriate to a particular situation

    Example

    The product must meet all applicable safety standards.

  • fees that are relevant or appropriate to a particular situation

    Example

    The bank charges applicable fees for certain transactions.

Origins of applicable

from Latin 'applicabilis', meaning 'that can be applied'

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Summary: applicable in Brief

'Applicable' [ˈæplɪkəbl] means relevant or appropriate to a particular situation. It is often used in legal or regulatory contexts, such as 'applicable law' or 'applicable standards.' 'Applicable' has synonyms like 'relevant,' 'appropriate,' and 'pertinent,' and antonyms like 'irrelevant,' 'inapplicable,' and 'unsuitable.'

How do native speakers use this expression?