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pertinence

noun

Reveal meaning and examples

Direct relevance to the subject being considered.

The question's pertinence became clear when the missing records appeared.

Dictionary practice example.

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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