Meaning & use
if applicable
Used to indicate that something should be done or included only when it is relevant to the situation.
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Please attach proof of employment and, if applicable, a recent pay stub.
List any previous job titles and, if applicable, your reason for leaving.
A note on using this word
Common in forms and formal instructions to signal an optional or conditional requirement.
Words with a similar meaning
where relevantas appropriate
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