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significance
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noun
the quality of being significant
do not underestimate the significance of nuclear power
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noun
(= implication)
a meaning that is not expressly stated but can be inferred
the significance of his remark became clear only later
the expectation was spread both by word and by implication
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noun
(= meaning, signification, import)
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
what is the meaning of this sentence
the significance of a red traffic light
the signification of Chinese characters
the import of his announcement was ambiguous
study
Noun
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A study is a formal effort to learn about something, usually with a written report at the end.
A recent study of New Mexico, completed using national survey data, indicates that many older New Mexicans are returning to school.
study
Verb
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If you study something, you make an effort to learn it.
We study math at the school.