1. the quality of being important or meaningful
2. the meaning or message conveyed by something
3. the extent to which a result deviates from that expected by chance alone
Usage: statistics

Examples

• The discovery has great significance for medical research.
• She didn’t understand the significance of his gesture.
• The historical significance of the document cannot be overstated.
• What is the significance of this symbol?
• The results showed statistical significance at the 95% confidence level.
• The significance of her words became clear later.
• This finding lacks significance in the broader context.