importance

[im-pawr-tns] / ɪmˈpɔr tns /

NOUN

significance, weight

Synonyms

STRONGEST

attention concern consequence effect emphasis gravity influence interest priority relevance sense seriousness usefulness value

STRONG

accent bearing caliber denotation distinction drift force gist import materiality moment momentousness notability paramountcy point precedence preponderance purport signification standing stress substance tenor weightiness

WEAK

concernment preponderancy

Antonyms

STRONGEST

beginning cause commencement disadvantage disinterest insignificance origin source start unimportance

STRONG

inferiority

NOUN

prominence, standing

Synonyms

STRONGEST

consequence influence status usefulness

STRONG

conspicuousness distinction eminence esteem fame greatness mark notability note rank reputation salience worth

WEAK

lionization noteworthiness

Antonyms

STRONG

insignificance unimportance

Example Sentences

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"The protection of civilians is of utmost importance, and we will continue to take all precautions available to minimise the risk of unintended harm," he said.

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But of equal importance is whether that money is then spent effectively.

From BBC

Ellie Pavlick, a Brown computer science professor who was not involved in the research, said the study underscores the importance of carefully examining AI systems used in sensitive areas like mental health.

From Science Daily

The court stressed the need for human oversight and the importance of keeping institutional safeguards "firmly in place".

From BBC

But the prime minister disagrees and his instinct on the importance of acting lawfully was made abundantly clear – a position we shouldn't be surprised about given he is a former senior lawyer.

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