applicable
adjective
ap·pli·ca·ble
ˈa-pli-kə-bəl 
also
ə-ˈpli-kə-
: capable of or suitable for being applied : appropriate
statutes applicable to the case
A fee is applicable when a scheduled payment is late.
Examples of applicable in a Sentence
Businesses must comply with all applicable laws.
is that information applicable in this case?
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Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 26 Oct. 2025
While the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) recommends eyewear meet American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM) F3164 safety standards – which is applicable to other racquet sports – adoption remains low in pickleball.
—New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2025
The new study may focus on dinosaurs, but the fact that 75% of species on Earth disappeared at the same time contains a lesson that remains applicable today, Brusatte said.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025
The notice explains the applicable exemptions and the consequences of nonpayment.
—Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2025
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“Applicable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/applicable. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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applicable
adjective
ap·pli·ca·ble
ˈap-li-kə-bəl
also
ə-ˈplik-ə-
: capable of being put to use or put into practice : appropriate
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