significance
/sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəns/
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Also seen as: significances
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The extent to which something matters; importance
Noun
Examples
As a juror your opinion is of great significance for the outcome of the trial.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Noun
Examples
the significance of her gesture was unclear
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “significance” mean?
The extent to which something matters; importance
Is “significance” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.