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importance
noun
the
quality
of
being
significant
,
valuable
,
or
having
a
strong
effect
•
The
teacher
explained
the
importance
of
washing
hands
before
meals
.
The
teacher
explained
the
importance
of
washing
hands
before
meals
.
•
You
will
soon
understand
the
importance
of
saving
money
early
in
life
.
You
will
soon
understand
the
importance
of
saving
money
early
in
life
.
From
Middle
French
importance
,
from
Latin
importare
“
to
bring
in
,
signify
.”
noun
a
high
level
of
status
,
influence
,
or
power
that
a
person
holds
•
Many
dignitaries
and
people
of
importance
attended
the
ceremony
.
Many
dignitaries
and
people
of
importance
attended
the
ceremony
.
•
She
spoke
as
if
she
were
a
woman
of
great
importance
.
She
spoke
as
if
she
were
a
woman
of
great
importance
.
Same
historical
origin
as
the
general
sense
,
but
applied
to
personal
social
standing
since
the
16th
century
.
