Understanding 'Not Applicable' Contexts

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What does not applicable mean?

Not applicable is a term that is used to indicate information that is not available or that does not apply to a particular situation. This is commonly abbreviated n/a or N/A. Forms are commonly designed with assumptions that don't apply to all situations.

What does it mean if a question is not applicable?

“Not applicable” is a phrase that means “does not apply”. It is often included on forms in which you must answer questions. If a certain question does not apply to you , you could answer “not applicable”. This phrase is sometimes abbreviated to “n/a”. There are many questions you will have to answer on forms throughout your life.

What does “not applicable” mean in a court case?

“GOC” stands for General Offense Code. If it is followed by “not applicable”, it simply means that you won’t be subjected to the consequences of a GOC in court because it is not being applied to you. Like always, “not applicable” in legal terms just means that something does not apply to a case.

What does “not applicable” mean on an employment form or document?

If you see the phrase “not applicable” on an employment form or document and are unsure of what it means, your best bet it always to call the relevant agency directly and ask for information. Medically, “not applicable” means that something medical does not apply. For example, perhaps you are filling out a medical form, in which you are asked:

What is the difference between 'N/A' and 'not applicable'?

Still, we identified that for most people there is a distinction between: Not Applicable - Value is not relevant for this piece of equipment (and will never be) Not Available - Value is relevant, but just not available right this time and N/A can be translated as both (one could argue how important this distinction is for the user of course).

What Is Not Applicable

1. https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/n-a
2. https://grammarhow.com/not-applicable-meaning/
3. https://simplicable.com/new/not-applicable
4. https://thewordcounter.com/meaning-of-n-a/
5. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/N/A
6. https://ludwig.guru/s/not+applicable
7. https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/inapplicable
8. https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-intune/configuration-profile-quot-not-applicable-quot/td-p/2448669
9. https://blog.engram.us/not-applicable-meaning-and-examples/

Not Applicable Information

1. https://ux.stackexchange.com/questions/149209/n-a-not-applicable-vs-not-available
2. https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/n-a
3. https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/306014/intune-application-status-not-applicable-more-info