Dictionary definition for: Important

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Dictionary definition for: Important

1. (a) of great significance or value; "important people" "the important questions of the day"

2. (a) important in effect or meaning; "a significant change in tax laws" "a significant change in the Constitution" "a significant contribution" "significant details" "statistically significant"

3. (a) of extreme importance; vital to the resolution of a crisis; "a crucial moment in his career" "a crucial election" "a crucial issue for women"

4. (s) having authority or ascendancy or influence; "an important official" "the captain''s authoritative manner"

5. (s) having or suggesting a consciousness of high position; "recited the decree with an important air" "took long important strides in the direction of his office"

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