Significant (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Too closely correlated to be attributed to chance and therefore indicating a systematic relation; "the interaction effect is significant at the .01 level"; "no significant difference was found".
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Meaning 2
Important in effect or meaning; "a significant change in tax laws"; "a significant change in the Constitution"; "a significant contribution"; "significant details"; "statistically significant".
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Examples
- The new policy has made a significant impact on the company's revenue.
- The discovery of the ancient city is a significant archaeological find that sheds light on the culture of the time.
- The team's significant contribution to the project was recognized by the industry leaders.
- The researchers found a statistically significant correlation between the two variables.
- The court's decision was a significant milestone in the fight for civil rights.
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Meaning 3
Rich in significance or implication; "a meaning look"; "a significant silence".
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Meaning 4
Of considerable importance, size, or worth; "won by a substantial margin".
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