"relevant" "related"
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Hi kelvin123
As an NES (UK),but not a teacher, I would explain the difference as follows:
If something is "relevant" in a discussion, it should positively contribute to the discussion.
If something is a "related" matter, then it might cover a similar, but perhaps different situation, and may not be relevant to (i.e. not apply to) the particular discussion that you are having.
See:http://www.askoxford.com/concise_oed/orexxlevant?view=uk
relevant
• adjective closely connected or appropriate to the matter in hand.
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<H1>related files definition of related files in the Free Online Encyclopedia.</H1>
related files
Two or more data files that can be matched on some common condition, such as account number or name.
Also:
evidence legal definition of evidence. evidence synonyms by the Free Online Law Dictionary.
Objections to Questions:
Objection: Calls for an irrelevant answer
Legal Basis: The answer to the question would not make the existence of any consequential fact more or less probable.
Hope this helps
NT
As an NES (UK),but not a teacher, I would explain the difference as follows:
If something is "relevant" in a discussion, it should positively contribute to the discussion.
If something is a "related" matter, then it might cover a similar, but perhaps different situation, and may not be relevant to (i.e. not apply to) the particular discussion that you are having.
See:http://www.askoxford.com/concise_oed/orexxlevant?view=uk
relevant
• adjective closely connected or appropriate to the matter in hand.
vs
<H1>related files definition of related files in the Free Online Encyclopedia.</H1>
related files
Two or more data files that can be matched on some common condition, such as account number or name.
Also:
evidence legal definition of evidence. evidence synonyms by the Free Online Law Dictionary.
Objections to Questions:
Objection: Calls for an irrelevant answer
Legal Basis: The answer to the question would not make the existence of any consequential fact more or less probable.
Hope this helps
NT
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