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Direct relevance to the subject being considered.

noun

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pertinence

The question's pertinence became clear when the missing records appeared.
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Residents discussing a shared laundry room needed relevant information about opening times, machine access, and the space available for folding clothes. One resident questioned the pertinence of a long account about the building's old garden, since it did not help answer any laundry question.
From Keeping the Discussion Relevant.
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