significance
Americannoun
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importance; consequence.
the significance of the new treaty.
- Antonyms:
- triviality
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meaning; import.
The familiar place had a new significance for her.
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the quality of being significant or having a meaning.
to give significance to dull chores.
noun
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consequence or importance
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something signified, expressed, or intended
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the state or quality of being significant
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statistics
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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
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( as modifier ) Compare confidence level See also hypothesis testing
a significance level
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Related Words
See importance. See meaning.
Other Word Forms
- nonsignificance noun
- self-significance noun
Etymology
Origin of significance
First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English (from Middle French ), from Latin significantia “force, meaning,” equivalent to significant- ( significant ) + -ia -ia; ( -ance )
Example Sentences
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“Stonewall National Monument continues to preserve and interpret the site’s historic significance through exhibits and programs.”
Professor Manning explained the broader significance of the findings.
From Science Daily
Scoring against newly-promoted sides does not take away the significance of his goals as Sunderland have been one of the surprise packages of the season.
From BBC
The England camp is playing down the significance of the latest methods but it appears a more hands-on approach from the typically relaxed McCullum.
From BBC
The strategic significance and resources of Balochistan—Pakistan’s largest province, on the Arabian Sea—have long made it a focus of Chinese investment.
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