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applicable for vs applicable to

Both 'applicable for' and 'applicable to' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Applicable to' is more commonly used and is the standard preposition to use when something is relevant or suitable for a particular situation. On the other hand, 'applicable for' can be used in specific cases, but it is less common and may sound slightly awkward to some native speakers.

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applicable for

This phrase is less common than 'applicable to' but can be used in specific cases.

This phrase can be used when something is suitable or relevant for a particular purpose or situation. It is less common than 'applicable to' and may sound slightly awkward to some native speakers.

Examples:

This discount is applicable for all purchases made before the end of the month.
The new regulations are applicable for all employees in the company.
The scholarship is applicable for students with outstanding academic performance.
The warranty is applicable for products purchased within the last year.
The rules are applicable for all participants in the competition.

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He suggested that the method was applicable for quantitatively estimating ... weight (48%) of an oil resembling linseed oil and applicable for the same purposes.
applicable. adjective ap·pli·ca·ble \ˈa-pli-kə-bəl\. Definition of APPLICABLE for Kids. : capable of being put to use or put into practice <the applicable law> ...
Definition of applicable adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, ...

Alternatives:

relevant for
suitable for
appropriate for
valid for
pertinent to

applicable to

This is the more commonly used phrase when something is relevant or suitable for a particular situation.

'Applicable to' is the standard preposition to use when something is relevant or suitable for a particular purpose or situation.

Examples:

These rules are applicable to all employees.
The discount is applicable to purchases over $100.
The policy is applicable to all customers.
The changes are applicable to all existing contracts.
The guidelines are applicable to all students.

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Directive 2001/95/EC governs the general safety requirements applicable to goods.
Wavelet theory is applicable to several subjects.
In principle, applicable to rotary cement kilns.
Coastal states can already adopt conservation measures applicable to their nationals.
This Directive should not harmonise language requirements applicable to consumer contracts.
This BEMP is applicable to all destinations.
Not applicable to plants with a centralised ventilation system.
It is applicable to all feed.
This clause is applicable to all units.
Article 196 Sanctions applicable to financial advisors 1.
Its outstanding waterproof performance makes it applicable to any wet condition.
This cautionary statement is applicable to all forward-looking statements contained in this document.
Entropica is broadly applicable to a variety of domains.
By the same token, Entropica is broadly applicable to problems in autonomous defense, logistics and transportation.
The technique is applicable to sites in arid regions near the sea.
The guideline is applicable to any organization regardless of its size or activity.
Hence, the Basic Law was not fully applicable to West Berlin.
Additionally the Gattermann-Koch and Vilsmeier-Haack reactions are not applicable to phenol substrates.
Note, that this option is applicable to Image Browser layout only.Advanced Theme.
No, the Icecat data model is flexible and applicable to multiple business segments.

Alternatives:

relevant to
suitable to
appropriate to
valid to
pertinent for

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