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Importance is the significance of a person, thing or idea. (noun)

An example of importance is bringing a swim suit to a pool party if you want to swim.

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See importance in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

the state or quality of being important; significance; consequence
Obsolete
1. a matter or consequence
2. import, or meaning
3. importunity

See importance in American Heritage Dictionary 4

(ĭm-pôrˈtns)

noun

The quality or condition of being important; significance.
Personal status; standing.
Obsolete An important matter.
Obsolete Meaning; import.
Obsolete Importunity.

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