significance
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/sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəns/
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/sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəns/
how important something is, especially for what happens later
The significance of the discovery means it could change how we treat the disease.
the meaning of something
The cultural significance of these traditions is still important to many people today.