American English pronunciation
How to pronounce importance
IPA transcription: [,ɪm'pɔɹtəns]
Pronunciation variants: [,ɪm'pɔɹtəns][,ɪm'pɚtəns]
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Noun
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the quality of being important and worthy of note
“the importance of a well-balanced diet”
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a prominent status
“a person of importance”
Usage examples
- But the Englishman appeared not to attach any importance to it.
- Plumes are of considerable importance in the atmospheric dispersion modelling of air pollution.
- This oppressive distinction holds great importance in relation to the production of knowledge.
- The only economic activity of importance is agriculture.
- Olinda declined in importance after the Dutch invasion.
- It is described in its listing text as "a church of major importance".
- But the Englishman appeared not to attach any importance to it.
- He has also given floor speeches and written an op-ed on its importance.
- Maybe this is something of great importance.
- But the Englishman appeared not to attach any importance to it.