significance
1 ENTRIES FOUND:
Britannica Dictionary definition of SIGNIFICANCE
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the quality of being important
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the quality of having notable worth or influence
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opposite insignificance
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The discovery has great significance to researchers.
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His age is of little significance.
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This building should be preserved because of its historical significance.
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Does the ceremony have any religious significance?
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Her work has a significance that will last beyond her lifetime.
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the meaning of something
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I failed to understand/grasp/appreciate the significance of her remarks.
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Does the date March 16 have some special significance to/for you?
[singular]
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People in ancient times assigned a particular significance to the number seven.
