significance

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• (UK) (US) IPA ^(key): /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəns/

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Noun

Singular significance

Plural none

1. (uncountable) The significance of something is how important or large its effect or influence is.
   • Synonym: importance

   The significance of the discovery was not well understood at the time.

2. (uncountable) The significance of a word, sign, action etc, is its meaning.

   The significance of her words was clear.

Related words

• significant