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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Barrot is to discuss the Arctic island, which is located in an area of strategic significance, with his German and Polish counterparts later on Wednesday.
From BBC
Editors selected the paper for the "Editors' Highlights" section, which showcases the 50 most notable cancer studies currently published, underscoring the broad significance of the work.
From Science Daily
Despite its significance, no team had publicly challenged its species classification since its debut in 2017 until now.
From Science Daily
Not one of these so-called first-impression patterns comes close to satisfying traditional criteria of statistical significance, as you can see from the chart above.
From MarketWatch
Despite the exquisite writing and eternal themes that give his plays lasting cultural significance, they aren’t produced nearly as often as they should be.
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