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The quality of being important or having a meaningful effect
The significance of the treaty was felt across the region.
The treaty had a major impact on the region.
Researchers are still debating the significance of the findings.
The importance of the research results is still being discussed.
Often used to describe the importance of events, discoveries, or decisions.
Use 'significance' in formal writing or discussions to emphasize importance. In casual speech, 'importance' or 'meaning' may be more natural.
Do not use 'significant significance'—it is redundant. Instead, use 'great significance' or 'major importance'.
From Middle French 'significance,' from Latin 'significare' (to signify), from 'signum' (sign) + 'facere' (to make).
Often used in formal or academic contexts to emphasize the importance of something.