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applicable to vs applicable for

Both 'applicable to' and 'applicable for' are commonly used in English, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'Applicable to' is used when something is relevant or suitable for a particular situation or person, while 'applicable for' is used when something is suitable or relevant for a specific purpose or use.

Last updated: April 01, 2024

applicable to

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'applicable to' when something is relevant or suitable for a particular situation or person. It indicates that something can be applied to a specific case or individual.

Examples:

This rule is applicable to all employees.
The discount is applicable to online purchases only.

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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 for
pertinent to
appropriate for
fitting for

applicable for

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'applicable for' when something is suitable or relevant for a specific purpose or use. It indicates that something can be applied for a particular use or function.

Examples:

This software is applicable for data analysis.
The scholarship is applicable for students pursuing a degree in engineering.

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Not applicable for registered closed ratite holdings.
Not applicable for short-term handling before final treatment.
These rules are no longer applicable for the assessment of new plans to grant State aid.
Unless otherwise stated, techniques mentioned in the BAT conclusions are generally applicable for the activity concerned.
Any future update of this classification adopted by implementing Commission regulations will be applicable for the purpose of this Regulation.
This parameter is not yet applicable for freight wagons.
Not applicable for mixing operations carried out indoors.
Generally applicable for reducing dust and PAH emissions.
This mode is not applicable for partition recovery.
Reference rate applicable for Poland on the date of notification: 5,94 %.
Not applicable for large volume glass productions (> 300 tonnes/day).
Generally applicable for on-site and/or off-site treatment of waste water effluents of tanneries carrying out chromium tanning and/or retanning.
the regulatory framework applicable for protecting classified information;
The requirements were applicable for at least 3 years unless reviewed by the FME.
Not applicable for processes that require dry materials.
Discounts are naturally applicable for extended stays, winter bookings and reservations that take 2 or more apartments.
The Body Mass Index system isn't applicable for children also.
Interactive editing is applicable for the software.
Violate any code of conduct or other guidelines which may be applicable for any particular Communication Service.
high, applicable for cars with original secure load rest

Alternatives:

suitable for
relevant for
fit for
appropriate for
useful for

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