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Definition significance in British English

significance noun

[singular/uncountable] noun
/sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəns/

▪ considerable, crucial, enormous, great, immense, particular, real, special

▪ appreciate, assess, exaggerate, grasp, highlight, stress, underline, understand

1

the importance that something has because it affects other things

Example

the historical significance of these events

Example

I do not think this case is really of great significance.

Example

changes that have enormous significance for the medical profession

Example

Few observers appreciated the immense political significance of this development.

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2

the meaning of something, usually a special meaning or a meaning that is not obvious

Example

I didn't realize the true significance of this comment at the time.

Example

It was a gesture that had some significance for his supporters.

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Definition significance in British English