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Meaning of 'significance' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Significance [ n.]
- Alt. of Significancy

Meaning of 'significance' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . significance [ n]
Meaning (1):
- the quality of being significant
Example in sentence:
  • do not underestimate the significance of nuclear power
Meaning (2):
- a meaning that is not expressly stated but can be inferred
Example in sentence:
  • the expectation was spread both by word and by implication;
  • the significance of his remark became clear only later
Meaning (3):
- the message that is intended or expressed or signified
Example in sentence:
  • the import of his announcement was ambiguous;
  • the significance of a red traffic light;
  • the signification of Chinese characters;
  • what is the meaning of this sentence

Nearby Words:

sig sigaultian sigger sigh sigh-born sighed sigher sighing sight sight-hole

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