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die Relevanz
relevance
The significance, importance, or meaningfulness of something in a particular context.
example
Die Relevanz dieser Entdeckung für die Medizin ist enorm.
The relevance of this discovery for medicine is enormous.
die Relevanz
relevance
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Meanings
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Word family
'Relevanz' (relevance) is the noun corresponding to the adjective 'relevant' (relevant). If something is relevant, then it has relevance.
EXAMPLE
Diese Information ist für unsere Entscheidung sehr relevant.
This information is very relevant to our decision.
Sentence structure and usage
To name the context of the importance, you use the preposition 'für' (for) with the accusative. Something has relevance for a field or a person.
EXAMPLE
Diese Studie hat große Relevanz für die aktuelle Forschung.
This study has great relevance for current research.
Typical collocations
Common expressions are 'von Relevanz sein' (to be of relevance) to express importance, as well as 'an Relevanz gewinnen' (to gain relevance) or 'an Relevanz verlieren' (to lose relevance) to describe a change in importance.
EXAMPLE
Dieses Thema hat in den letzten Jahren stark an Relevanz gewonnen.
This topic has gained a lot of relevance in recent years.
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The word 'Relevanz' (relevance) is used mainly in formal, academic, or professional contexts to evaluate the significance of a topic or a piece of information.
EXAMPLE
In seiner Präsentation muss er die Relevanz seiner Forschungsergebnisse klar darlegen.
In his presentation, he must clearly explain the relevance of his research findings.
Compare with
Relevanz vs Bedeutung
meaning / importance
'die Bedeutung' and 'die Relevanz' can both express that something is important. 'Bedeutung' is more general and can also mean importance or high significance. 'Relevanz' is used especially when something is important for a specific question, task, or situation. It sounds a bit more factual. When speaking generally about importance, 'Bedeutung' fits well. When you mean that something really matters for a concrete topic, 'Relevanz' is more precise.
Relevanz
Der Bericht hat hohe Relevanz für unsere Entscheidung am Montag.
The report has high relevance for our decision on Monday.
Bedeutung
Die Bedeutung von sauberem Wasser wird in vielen Ländern immer größer.
The importance of clean water is growing in many countries.
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