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significance

[sig-nif-i-kuhns] / sɪgˈnɪf ɪ kəns /




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The statistical significance of this result is weak, since there have only been nine midterm years since 1990.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

Kushner and Witkoff didn’t understand the significance of Iran’s proposal.

From Slate • Apr. 13, 2026

Many students can place the Emancipation Proclamation on a timeline and explain its significance in the Civil War.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Supporters have long viewed that style as part of his appeal, while critics argue it undermines the significance of moments that would traditionally call for unity or restraint.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

He does not believe that the shape or colour of a plant has any significance for an understanding of its medical use.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton




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