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    importance
    /ɪmˈpɔːt(ə)ns/

    noun

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  2. noun [ U ] uk / ɪmˈpɔːt ə ns / us. Add to word list. the quality of being important: Some managers acknowledge the importance of balancing work and family, and believe it necessary to design specific policies. (Definition of importance from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Examples of importance. importance.

  3. The meaning of IMPORTANCE is the quality or state of being important : consequence. How to use importance in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Importance.

  4. noun [ U ] uk / ɪmˈpɔː.t ə ns / us / ɪmˈpɔːr.t ə ns / Add to word list. B1. the quality of being important: importance of The health report stresses the importance of fresh food in a diet. attach importance to She attaches a lot of importance to personal possessions. Fewer examples.

  5. Importance, consequence, significance, moment all signify something valuable, influential, or worthy of note. Importance is the most general of these, assigning exceptional or notable value or influence to a person or thing: the importance of Einstein's discoveries.

  6. importance. (ɪmpɔːʳtəns ) 1. uncountable noun. The importance of something is its quality of being significant, valued, or necessary in a particular situation. We have always stressed the importance of economic reform. [ + of] Safety is of paramount importance.

  7. [uncountable] the quality of being important. She stressed the importance of careful preparation. to emphasize/highlight the importance of something. He understands the importance of getting the details right. They attach great importance to the project. the relative importance of the two ideas.

  8. Importance is the state of being greatly significant. If you're invited to your cousin's wedding and your friend's circus-themed birthday party on the same day, you'll have to decide which event has more importance to you.