What does "not applicable" mean?
Not applicable and the meaning 💭
Not applicable - Not relating to that person or task.
If something is 'not applicable' it means that it does not apply or relate to the specific reason.
For example..
"Are you going to run for president?"
This is 'Not applicable' (N/A) to me because i am only 18 years old.
"Are you married?"
(N/A) - Not applicable because i am a child.
You can just write N/A as your answer when answering questions that do not apply to yourself or the subject/task at hand.
Applicable mean be able to apply
What does not "applicable" mean
To understand the adjective "applicable", we should look at the verb "apply".
When you want to study at a University, first you need to apply to that University.
When you want to have a job, first you need to apply for that job.
Here we have "apply" mean the action that you send your document/information to an organisation for work or study.
Then, not "applicable" mean that job is not possible to apply, or It's can not be applied.
The job is not applicable
Applicable is an adjective from the verb Apply
🎖️ What does "applicable" mean?
This means that something can be applied to a situation.
For example:
Please confirm the number of children you have, if applicable.
If applicable, please confirm the number of children attending the birthday party.
🎖️ Conclusion 🎖️
An advanced word that is often used when filling out forms or answering questions about a topic.
What is the meaning of applicable?
The word applicable is an adjective
an adjective is a describing word
adjectives are used in sentences to describe things or places,
examples:
"That is not applicable to me"
"It is applicable to everyone in the room"
What does not applicable mean?
n/a. (also N/A) us. written abbreviation for not applicable: used on a form to show that you are not giving the information asked for because the question is not intended for you or your situation: If a question does not apply to you, please put N/A in the box provided.
What is example of not applicable?
For example, a loan application might ask for your previous address but you may have lived at a single location your entire life or your previous address may be in another country that doesn't fit into the address format on the form. In either case, it is a common practice to simply enter "N/A."
To conclude not applicable means when something or a certain thing isn't useful or can't be used in the given context.
Not applicable (abbreviated as N/A) is used on a form to show that you are not giving the information asked for because the question is not intended for you or your situation.
How do you use it in a sentence?
If this question does not apply to you, please indicate that it is not applicable by putting N/A in the box provided.