Relevant or able to be applied to a particular situation.
“The applicable membership rate depends on whether you are a student or a senior.”
“Please check the applicable box that matches your household size.”
This word often appears near eligibility criteria, indicating which rule applies to which category, such as 'the applicable fee depends on your age group.' In Part 2, correctly identifying which rule is applicable to the scenario in the question is often the key to choosing the right answer.
Synonyms: relevant, appropriate, pertinent