the quality of being significant; do not underestimate the significance of nuclear power'

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

[ Syn: import , implication ]

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

[ Syn: meaning , signification , import ]