functional significance

Frequency: 6.53.9 per million words

The importance of something in terms of its function or the role it plays in a system.

functionalADJECTIVE + NOUN

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significance

Examples (10)

  • The functional significance of this gene remains unclear in adults.
  • Archaeologists debated the functional significance of the newly discovered tool.
  • We assessed the functional significance of the design change through user testing.
  • In ecology, the functional significance of pollinators cannot be overstated.
  • The committee questioned the functional significance of adding this feature to the app.
  • Her study demonstrated the functional significance of sleep in memory consolidation.
  • From a clinical perspective, the functional significance of the lesion is minimal.
  • Over time, the functional significance of that ritual has faded.
  • Could you clarify the functional significance of these metrics for stakeholders?
  • The report highlights the functional significance of redundancy in safety systems.