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significance
[sig-nif-i-kuhns]
noun
importance; consequence.
the significance of the new treaty.
Synonyms: ,Antonyms:meaning; import.
The familiar place had a new significance for her.
the quality of being significant or having a meaning.
to give significance to dull chores.
significance
/ ɪɡˈɪɪəԲ /
noun
consequence or importance
something signified, expressed, or intended
the state or quality of being significant
statistics
a measure of the confidence that can be placed in a result, esp a substantive causal hypothesis, as not being merely a matter of chance
( as modifier ) Compare confidence level See also hypothesis testing
a significance level
Other 51Թ Forms
- nonsignificance noun
- self-significance noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of significance1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
Iranian officials have acknowledged the strikes, but played down their significance.
Rugby league legend Sir Billy Boston should have been knighted years ago when he could have still fully appreciated its significance, his son has said.
Blue Creek holds cultural and spiritual significance for the Yurok, and its cold, clear waters provide a refuge for salmon.
This spending review may be of major significance for public services for years to come.
Shildt acknowledged the rivalry’s significance to fans in his pregame address, also anticipating a lively atmosphere for what he said “likely is the best rivalry in baseball.”
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