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The quality of being important or having great significance
She understood the importance of time management.
She realized how crucial it is to manage time effectively.
Often used to describe the value or weight of something in a particular context.
Use 'importance' to describe the significance of an idea, action, or object in a given context.
While 'importance' is neutral, related phrases like 'of great importance' are more formal.
From Old French 'importance' (14th century), from Latin 'importans' (present participle of 'importare'), meaning 'to bring in, carry in, signify'.
The word is often used in formal and informal contexts to describe the relative significance of something.