That which is signified; meaning; import; as, the significance of a nod, of a motion of the hand, or of a word or expression.
Importance; moment; weight; consequence.
The relative importance of an issue, concern or environmental effect, as measured by prevailing standards, regulatory requirements and social values.
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"
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 ambigtuous"
a primarily factor in determining the type of environmental document and process to use for a particular project
An assessment of a site's unique data and research potential within a specific archaeological, cultural, and/or environmental context. This assessment is expressed in relation to a site meeting one of the four criteria for eligibility to the National Register of Historic Places.
the meaning or ideas or theory of a subject.
Heritage value. In relation to natural significance means the importance of ecosystems, biological diversity and geodiversity for their existence or intrinsic value, or for present or future generations in terms of their scientific, social, aesthetic and life support value. Cultural significance means aesthetic, historic, scientific, social or spiritual value for past, present or future generations.
the meaning of a fact described in a self-assessment with respect to competitiveness
means the qualities that make a place, historical fabric or other heritage resource important to people (rare, representative, associated with an event or person etc).
is the relative importance in the circumstances, in relation to audit objectives, of an item, event or information, or problem the auditor identifies.
importance of a historic property as defined by the National Register criteria in one or more areas of significance.
Significance is a term used to describe an item's heritage value. Values might include natural, Indigenous, aesthetic, historic, scientific or social importance.
Significance means that in comparing the availability and function of the resource with the recreational, park, and refuge objectives of that community, the resource in question plays an important role in meeting those objectives. If a determination from the official with jurisdiction cannot be obtained, the Section 4(f) land will be presumed to be significant. All determinations (whether stated or presumed) are subject to review by FHWA for reasonableness.
Significance demonstrates how important an issue is. Usually significance is proven quantitatively or qualitatively.
Significance is a stock issue in policy debate which establishes the importance of the harms in the status quo. As a stock issue has fallen out of favor with the debate community almost all debaters and judges now believe that any plan which is preferable to the status quo is significant.