Significance vs. Importance

Significance vs. Importance — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Significance and Importance

Significancenoun

The extent to which something matters; importance

As a juror your opinion is of great significance for the outcome of the trial.

Importancenoun

The quality or condition of being important or worthy of note.

Significancenoun

Meaning.

the significance of a gesture

Importancenoun

significance or prominence.

Significancenoun

the quality of being significant;

do not underestimate the significance of nuclear power

Importancenoun

personal status or standing.

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Significancenoun

a meaning that is not expressly stated but can be inferred;

the significance of his remark became clear only laterthe expectation was spread both by word and by implication

Importancenoun

Something of importance.

Significancenoun

the message that is intended or expressed or signified;

what is the meaning of this sentencethe significance of a red traffic lightthe signification of Chinese charactersthe import of his announcement was ambigtuous

Importancenoun

the quality of being important and worthy of note;

the importance of a well-balanced diet

Importancenoun

a prominent status;

a person of importance