Significance - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəns|  American pronunciation of the word significance
Brit.  |sɪɡˈnɪfɪk(ə)ns|  British pronunciation of the word significance

noun

- the quality of being significant
do not underestimate the significance of nuclear power
- a meaning that is not expressly stated but can be inferred (syn: implication, import)
the significance of his remark became clear only later
- the message that is intended or expressed or signified (syn: import, meaning, signification)
the significance of a red traffic light

Extra examples

The discovery has great significance to researchers.

His age is of little significance.

This building should be preserved because of its historical significance.

Does the ceremony have any religious significance?

Her work has a significance that will last beyond her lifetime.

I failed to understand the significance of her remarks.

Does the date March 16 have some special significance to you?

People in ancient times assigned a particular significance to the number seven.

This apparently minor event has acquired increasing significance in recent weeks.

He hit pause on the player and explained the significance of the song's lyrics.

The President's visit is loaded with symbolic significance.

His every utterance was given oracular significance by his fans.

At that time, we did not fully grasp the significance of what had happened.

The White House spokeswoman sought to play down the significance of the event.

He did not fully appreciate the significance of signing the contract.

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