Collocations for relevance - noun
ADJ.
considerable, great, wider | limited, marginal | doubtful, dubious | equal | direct, immediate | continued/continuing | declining | obvious | real | possible, potential | general | particular, special | contemporary
He claims that the laws are antiquated and have no contemporary relevance.
He claims that the laws are antiquated and have no contemporary relevance.
practical | political
VERB + RELEVANCE
be/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.
Skim the book in order to establish its relevance to your needs.
assess, consider, examine, explore, judge | question
PREP.
~ for/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.