Approved learner, one with a communication as suitable (10)
I believe the answer is:
applicable
'suitable' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
'approved learner one with a communication' is the wordplay.
I cannot really see how this works, but
'learner' could be 'l' (as in a learner driver with L-plates on their car) and 'l' is found within the answer.
'one' could be 'i' (Roman numeral) and 'i' is found in the answer.
'a' is found in the answer.
'communication' could be 'cable' (cable is a kind of communication) and 'cable' is found in the answer.
This explanation may well be incorrect...
'as' acts as a link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for applicable that I've seen before include "Relevant, appropriate" , "Suitable" .)