Definition
the significance: the importance, the gravity, the relevance, the magnitude
What you had for lunch is of no significance in this court of law!
significant: important, serious, considerable, notable
The fingerprints on the window are significant in the search for the burglar.
insignificant: irrelevant, minor, trivial, unimportant, meaningless
significantly: importantly, notably, seriously, considerably
- "Our server is at 99.9% full capacity, which causes significant delay in sending and receiving messages."
- "I've done a quick calculation of the replacement parts necessary, and the cost would be significantly less than the purchase of a new bicycle, especially since I know of a place where I can get parts second-hand."
- "One of them, rather insignificant: a one dollar cash withdrawal in quarters."
- "Your groundbreaking work with monkeys in a cruelty-free environment interested me particularly, and their significant role in your daily activities came as a mild surprise."
- "The operating costs of this bank are quite significant."
- "We will be allocating significant resources to its development: money, equipment, personnel."
- "15th, tomorrow will make seven (7) weeks since your renovation project "incident" caused significant water damage to the ceiling of my bathroom (i."
- "-Offer significant discount on future shipments to all retail partners as an act of good faith for recalled product (cost unknown but likely over $500,000)"
- "But I don't want this insignificant detail to influence your first impression."
- "Brent : Moira, the rate of obesity in America is significantly higher than in any other country in the world."
Still unsure of the best way to use 'Significance'? Improve your English thanks to our online English lessons. We offer a free test as well as a free level assessment!
What our users say:
Test your English with Gymglish today and get a free level assessment
Absolutely free - no strings attached.
