значение, значимость, важность, смысл, значительность, многозначительность
существительное ↓
- значение, смысл
the real significance of smb.’s words — истинный смысл чьих-л. слов 
there is strategic significance in the construction of that highway — строительство этой дороги имеет стратегическое значение
- важность, значительность; значимость
a matter of great significance — очень важное дело
an event of no little significance — немаловажное событие
what he thinks about it is of no significance — что он об этом думает, это совершенно неважно
- многозначительность
a look of deep significance — многозначительный взгляд
- мат. значимость
Мои примеры
Словосочетания
the significance of a red traffic light — значение красного сигнала светофора
a fact, the significance of which had previously escaped me — факт, значение которого до этого ускользало от меня
social significance (of) — социальная значимость
significance indicator — индикатор значимости
law of equal significance — закон равнозначности
significance level — уровень значимости
median significance level — медианный уровень значимости
nominal significance level — номинальный уровень значимости
observed significance level — наблюдаемый уровень значимости
significance level of average — уровень значимости среднего
significance limit — предел значимости
Примеры с переводом
His age is of little significance.
Его возраст не имеет большого значения.
I failed to understand the significance of her remarks.
Мне не удалось понять значение ее замечаний.
He hit pause on the player and explained the significance of the song’s lyrics.
Он поставил плеер на паузу и объяснил, о чём поётся в этой песне.
The President’s visit is loaded with symbolic significance.
Визит президента наполнен символическим значением.
Do not underestimate the significance of nuclear power.
Не стоит недооценивать важность ядерной энергетики.
His every utterance was given oracular significance by his fans.
Поклонники приписывали каждому его слову пророческое значение.
This apparently minor event has acquired increasing significance in recent weeks.
Это явно незначительное событие в последние недели приобретает всё большее значение.
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Примеры, ожидающие перевода
Her work has a significance that will last beyond her lifetime. 
At that time, we did not fully grasp the significance of what had happened.
People in ancient times assigned a particular significance to the number seven.
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Возможные однокоренные слова
insignificance — незначительность, ничтожность, маловажность, бессодержательность
significancy — значимость, многозначительность, значение, значительность, смысл
1
a
: something that is conveyed as a meaning often obscurely or indirectly
b
: the quality of conveying or implying
2
a
: the quality of being important : moment
Synonyms
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a region with no cities of importance
consequence generally implies importance because of probable or possible effects.
the style you choose is of little consequence
moment implies conspicuous or self-evident consequence.
a decision of great moment
weight implies a judgment of the immediate relative importance of something.
the argument carried no weight with the judge
significance implies a quality or character that should mark a thing as important but that is not self-evident and may or may not be recognized.
the treaty’s significance
Example Sentences
The discovery has great significance to researchers.
His age is of little significance.
This building should be preserved because of its historical significance.
Does the ceremony have any religious significance?
Her work has a significance that will last beyond her lifetime.
I failed to understand the significance of her remarks.
Does the date March 16 have some special significance to you?
People in ancient times assigned a particular significance to the number seven.
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Recent Examples on the Web
The presentation will be unveiled in the Jewel House and shine a brighter light than ever before on the history and significance of the royal collection.
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Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 9 Apr. 2023
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—oregonlive, 5 Apr. 2023
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—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 5 Apr. 2023
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—Nicole Hemmer, CNN, 4 Apr. 2023
Since the Wall fell in 1989, this long street running through the district of Neukölln no longer has a disputed border of world-historical significance to snip off its eastern tail.
—Boyd Tonkin, WSJ, 31 Mar. 2023
These women aren’t merely hunting down vintage styles of historical fashion significance, or the timeless classics that a wealthy mom might pass down to her daughter.
—Amanda Mull, The Atlantic, 29 Mar. 2023
Some Western military analysts have questioned why Ukraine is willing to suffer so many losses to defend the territory, arguing that the city is not of strategic significance.
—Julie Pace, BostonGlobe.com, 29 Mar. 2023
These sacred groves are of religious significance to some Hindu groups and include temples dedicated to clan deities revered as protectors of family lineages.
—Mahima Jain, WIRED, 18 Mar. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Time Traveler
The first known use of significance was
in the 14th century
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- significance
- sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəns сущ.
1) значение, смысл Syn : sense, meaning
2) важность, значительность;
значимость social significance (of) ≈ социальная значимость
3) многозначительность;
выразительность Syn : expressiveness
4) а) мат. значимость significance value, significance point, level of significance стат. ≈ уровень значимости б) компьют. значимость разряда
n
1) значение (факта, события) ;
of no ~ не имеющий значения;2) важность, значительность;
3) выразительность
significance важность, значительность;
to attach significance (to smth.) придавать значение (чему-л.)
of ~ важный
operational ~ вчт. реальный смысл
significance важность, значительность;
to attach significance (to smth.) придавать значение (чему-л.) ~ важность, значительность ~ важность ~ значение, смысл ~ значение ~ многозначительность, выразительность ~ многозначительность;
выразительность ~ смысл
social ~ общественное значение
Большой англо-русский и русско-английский словарь.
2001.
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Significance — can refer to:* Meaning ** In semiotics, the meaning assigned to a sign * Statistical significance, the probability that a result is not due to chance * Significant figures or significant digits, the precision of a numerical value * Significance… … Wikipedia
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Significance — Sig*nif i*cance, Significancy Sig*nif i*can*cy, n. [L. significantia.] 1. The quality or state of being significant. [1913 Webster] 2. That which is signified; meaning; import; as, the significance of a nod, of a motion of the hand, or of a word… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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significance — [n1] meaning acceptation, bottom line*, connotation, drift, force, heart, implication, import, intendment, kicker*, meat*, message, name of the game*, nature of the beast*, nitty gritty*, nub, nuts and bolts*, point, punch line*, purport, score,… … New thesaurus
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significance — I noun bearing, concern, concernment, consequence, distinction, eminence, essentiality, excellence, force, gist, gravity, greatness, import, importance, interest, mark, materiality, materialness, matter, meaning, merit, moment, momentousness,… … Law dictionary
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significance — c.1300, from L. significantia meaning, force, energy, from significans, prp. of significare (see SIGNIFY (Cf. signify)) … Etymology dictionary
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significance — 1 signification, import, *meaning, sense, acceptation Analogous words: denotation, connotation (see under DENOTE): suggestion, implication, intimation (see corresponding verbs at SUGGEST) 2 *importance, import, consequence, moment, weight… … New Dictionary of Synonyms
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significance — ► NOUN 1) the quality of being significant; importance. 2) the unstated meaning to be found in words or events. ORIGIN Latin significantia, from significare indicate, portend … English terms dictionary
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significance — [sig nif′ə kəns] n. [LME < L significantia < significans: see SIGNIFICANT] 1. that which is signified; meaning 2. the quality of being significant; suggestiveness; expressiveness 3. importance; consequence; moment: Also significancy SYN.… … English World dictionary
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significance — noun ADJECTIVE ▪ considerable, cosmic, deep, enormous, great, historic, immense, major, profound, real ▪ … Collocations dictionary
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significance — sig|nif|i|cance W2 [sıgˈnıfıkəns] n [singular, U] 1.) the importance of an event, action etc, especially because of the effects or influence it will have in the future ≠ ↑insignificance ▪ Stella didn t attach any significance to Doug s query.… … Dictionary of contemporary English
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significance — sig|nif|i|cance [ sıg nıfıkəns ] noun singular or uncount ** 1. ) the importance that something has because it affects other things: significance for: changes that have enormous significance for the medical profession be of great/little etc.… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
In scholarly writing, the term significance refers to a very specialized statistical feature known in most fields as statistical significance. ❋ Unknown (2009)
«This proposed sale has tremendous significance from a strategic regional perspective,» said Andrew Shapiro, the assistant secretary of state for political and military affairs who announced the deal. ❋ Ewen MacAskill In Washington (2010)
The death of Osama bin Laden may or may not have great long-term significance, but there is no denying its immediate impact. ❋ Paul Hannon (2011)
«The bigger significance is that these are baby attacks,» he says. ❋ Unknown (2009)
SEOUL—Samsung Electronics Co. made headlines for passing Apple Inc. in smartphone shipments during the just-ended third quarter, but the company’s results also showed that it is making headway in reducing the volatility of its profits, a development that is likely to have longer-term significance for investors. ❋ Evan Ramstad (2011)
The temptation to view sports events as symbolizing matters of larger significance is too infrequently resisted, but the second Louis-Schmeling fight merits the distinction. ❋ Unknown (2010)
But since I have left, its disaffected characters and its underbelly of absurdity, grimness and black humour has risen in significance in my mind, providing an unlikely creative font that I drew on for Lord Horror and all my subsequent books. ❋ Unknown (2010)
That may be the longer-term significance of yesterday’s initiative – and in time it will have to involve Mr Clegg as well. ❋ Unknown (2011)
Statistical significance is calculated based on variance. ❋ Unknown (2009)
It’s only significance is that if it occurs on a paygo basis — by cutting benefits or increasing taxes — young workers will be driven even * further down* into negative returns, compounding the problems of economic justice and politics. ❋ Unknown (2009)
Of equal significance is that it will require not only acquiescence, but affirmative cooperation by male leaders. ❋ Manisha Singh (2010)
The easiest way to prevent statistical significance is by using a pathetically small number of subjects in your experiment. ❋ Jeffrey Smith (2010)
One way you could cue the readers to its significance is to overdo the style in a caricaturish way. ❋ Unknown (2009)
That, too, alters in significance with shifts in Brian Engel’s savvy lighting. ❋ Nelson Pressley (2010)
I love contemplative first person narratives, in which nothing happens and yet everything of significance is profoundly altered. ❋ Unknown (2009)
Cannadine suggests: «In its length, its range, its importance, its accomplishments and its long-term significance, Andrew Mellon’s was one of the biggest American lives of its times.» ❋ Unknown (2011)
[I like] yungsaphars, [call me] significances ❋ Yungmetre (2019)
Winning [an Oscar] significized [Marisa] [Tomei’s] career. Or, at least it should have… ❋ G. Thomas (2006)
I gave you a [back rub] [Jen] and now I would like to feel [significant] . ❋ Twostepbobby (2019)
[Rachael] and [Margaret] have a very high significancy level.
Koariee is [strait up] significancy. ❋ Benny Boooo (2008)
[Joe]: dude, you ready to go again?
John: Oh-muh-gawd… you just [blew my mind]!
Joe: Dude, you are very [significant] right now! ❋ Tru Fuckin Gangstas (2008)
yungsaphars [makes me wet], significances ❋ Yungmetre (2019)
I gave you a [back rub] [Jen] and now I would like to feel [significant] . ❋ Twostepbobby (2019)
We will pay a [significant] [bonus] in [March]. ❋ Asultan Sans Brunei (2018)
Ex. 1: Though [Jen] loved Mike, she was certain that her friends perceived him only as her significant sasquatch.
Ex. 2: I have it on authority of an expert that the [perfect gift] for my significant sasquatch is [a pig] ear. ❋ Malazoth (2010)
Why’s [Roger] always talking about his significant other? Why don’t he just say [girlfriend]?
Because his «girlfriend» is a guy named [Bruce]. ❋ Alex Firmament (2009)
English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
Inherited from Middle English significaunce, from Middle French significance, from Old French significance, from Latin significantia. Doublet of signifiance.
Pronunciation[edit]
- (UK, US) IPA(key): /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəns/
Noun[edit]
significance (countable and uncountable, plural significances)
- The extent to which something matters; importance
- As a juror your opinion is of great significance for the outcome of the trial.
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1992, Rudolf M[athias] Schuster, The Hepaticae and Anthocerotae of North America: East of the Hundredth Meridian, volume V, New York, N.Y.: Columbia University Press, →ISBN, page 5:
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Of more significance in the nature of branch development; in the Jubulaceae, as in the Porellaceae, branches are acroscopic and normally replace a ventral leaf lobe.
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- Meaning.
- the significance of a gesture
Translations[edit]
extent to which something matters
- Arabic: مَعْنَى (ar) (maʕnā)
- Armenian: նշանակություն (hy) (nšanakutʿyun)
- Bashkir: әһәмиәт (ähämiät)
- Bulgarian: значение (bg) n (značenie)
- Chinese:
- Mandarin: 重要性 (zh) (zhòngyàoxìng)
- Czech: význam (cs) m
- Danish: betydning (da)
- Dutch: betekenis (nl), belang (nl) f, importantie (nl) f
- Finnish: merkitys (fi), tärkeys (fi)
- French: importance (fr) f (1), signification (fr) f (2)
- Galician: significación (gl) f
- German: Bedeutung (de) f, Signifikanz (de) f (1)
- Hungarian: jelentőség (hu), fontosság (hu)
- Irish: tábhacht f
- Italian: significanza (it) f, significatività (it), importanza (it)
- Japanese: 重要性 (ja) (jūyōsei)
- Khmer: សារៈសំខាន់ (sarsaamkhan)
- Korean: 중요성 (ko) (jung’yoseong)
- Macedonian: зна́чење n (znáčenje), ва́жност f (vážnost)
- Malayalam: പ്രാധാന്യം (prādhānyaṃ)
- Portuguese: significância (pt) f
- Romanian: semnificanță m or n, importanță (ro) f, semnificativitate f
- Russian: значе́ние (ru) n (značénije)
- Scottish Gaelic: brìgh f, ciall f, cudthrom m
- Serbo-Croatian: znáčēnje (sh) n, znȁčāj (sh) m, vážnōst (sh) f
- Spanish: significado (es) m, significación (es), calado (es)
- Swedish: betydelse (sv), vikt (sv) c, signifikans (sv) c
- Thai: ความสำคัญ (th) (kwaam-sǎm-kan)
- Turkish: önem (tr)
- Welsh: pwysigrwydd (cy)
meaning
- Armenian: իմաստ (hy) (imast)
- Bulgarian: смисъл (bg) m (smisǎl)
- Catalan: significat (ca) m
- Chinese:
- Cantonese: 意味 (ji3 mei6)
- Mandarin: 意味 (zh) (yìwèi), 意義／意义 (zh) (yìyì)
- Min Nan: 意味 (zh-min-nan) (ì-bī)
- Danish: betydning (da)
- Dutch: betekenis (nl) f
- Esperanto: signifo
- Finnish: tarkoitus (fi)
- French: signification (fr) f
- German: Bedeutung (de) f
- Greek: νόημα (el) n (nóima)
- Hungarian: jelentés (hu), értelem (hu)
- Japanese: 意義 (ja) (いぎ, igi), 意味 (ja) (いみ, imi)
- Korean: 의미(意味) (ko) (uimi)
- Macedonian: сми́сла f (smísla)
- Middle English: signifiaunce, significaunce
- Portuguese: significado (pt) m
- Russian: значе́ние (ru) n (značénije), смысл (ru) m (smysl)
- Scottish Gaelic: brìgh f
- Spanish: significado (es) m
- Swedish: betydelse (sv) c
- Thai: ความหมาย (th) (kwaam-mǎai)
- Tocharian B: ārth
- Turkish: anlam (tr), mana (tr)
- Vietnamese: ý nghĩa (vi) (意義 (vi))
See also[edit]
- Significance level (statistics).
- Statistical significance.
Middle English[edit]
Noun[edit]
significance
- Alternative form of significaunce