Collocations for relevance - noun
ADJECTIVE
considerable,
great,
wider
limited, marginal
This debate has limited relevance to our current concerns.
limited, marginal
This debate has limited relevance to our current concerns.
dubious,
questionable
direct, immediate
continued, continuing
the continuing relevance of art to our daily lives
direct, immediate
continued, continuing
the continuing relevance of art to our daily lives
obvious
real
possible, potential
general
particular, special
contemporary
He claims that the laws are antiquated and have no contemporary relevance.
real
possible, potential
general
particular, special
contemporary
He claims that the laws are antiquated and have no contemporary relevance.
practical
political
political
VERB + relevance
be of,
remain of
The book is of particular relevance to student nurses.
The book is of particular relevance to student nurses.
bear,
have
The theory bears little relevance to practice.
The theory bears little relevance to practice.
lack,
lose
Her ideas have lost all relevance to the modern world.
Her ideas have lost all relevance to the modern world.
ensure
Constant revision of the curriculum must be undertaken to ensure its continuing relevance.
Constant revision of the curriculum must be undertaken to ensure its continuing relevance.
increase
see
demonstrate, establish
Skim the book in order to establish its relevance to your needs.
see
demonstrate, establish
Skim the book in order to establish its relevance to your needs.
emphasize,
underline (esp. BrE),
underscore
(AmE)
A Marxist approach emphasizes the relevance of class power.
A Marxist approach emphasizes the relevance of class power.
assess,
consider,
examine,
explore,
judge
question
question
PREPOSITION
relevance for,
relevance to
I can't see the relevance of his comment to the debate.
I can't see the relevance of his comment to the debate.