Used to describe a rule, fee, or condition that applies to a particular group or situation.
“This discount is applicable to full-time students only.”
“The extended warranty is applicable to purchases made after March 1st.”
Diagrams often note which rules are applicable to specific categories only, meaning other categories may follow different conditions. When answering questions, confirm the rule is applicable to the exact group described in the scenario, not just a similar one. This phrase is a useful signal that a condition is limited rather than universal.
Synonyms: relevant to, applying to, pertaining to