The significance of something is the importance that it has, usually because it will have an effect on a situation or shows something about a situation.
Definition of significance noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
1. The state or quality of being significant: a matter of some significance. See Synonyms at importance. 2. A meaning that is expressed or implied: What was the significance of that smile?
The subjective value, personal relevance, or perceived motivation seen by an individual or group as underlying particular messages or acts by others, as distinct from any explicit meaning or stated purpose.
sig•nif•i•cance (sig nif′ i kəns), n. importance; consequence: the significance of the new treaty. meaning; import: The familiar place had a new significance for her. the quality of being significant or having a meaning: to give significance to dull chores.
Significance means having the quality of being "significant" — meaningful, important. It also refers to the meaning of something. A certain date might have significance because it's your birthday or the anniversary of Princess Di's wedding.
1. The state or quality of being significant: a matter of some significance. See Synonyms at importance. 2. A meaning that is expressed or implied: What was the significance of that smile?