/ˈæplɪkəbəl, əˈplɪkə-/
that can be said to be true in the case of sb/sth 适用；合适 SYN relevant
Give details of children where applicable (= if you have any).
如有子女请提供详情。
~ to sb/sth
Much of the form was not applicable (= did not apply) to me.
表格中很多部分不适用于我。