Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

applicable

[ap-li-kuh-buhl, uh-plik-uh-] / ˈæp lɪ kə bəl, əˈplɪk ə- /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

If applicable, this would mean a judgement on the sanction must come no later than January.

From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026

“The Los Angeles Unified School District complies with all applicable state and federal laws and will continue to do so.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026

"With further optimization of cavity structures and material systems, vacuum-fluctuation coupling may enable more pronounced and widely applicable control of quantum states," said Prof. Zeng.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 3, 2026

That $34,000 gets added to your other taxable income and taxed at your applicable federal income-tax rates.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 30, 2026

Everyone forgets how long and hard the work must be before the really important applications become applicable.

From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas


Vocabulary lists containing applicable

Random Word

Spin the wheel and learn a new word!

Get a word

Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Dictionary.com's Learning Companion

Go beyond just looking up words.
Remember them forever with VocabTrainer.

Start training