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significant
Important, substantial, or noticeable. Expresses that something has a major effect or importance.
Die neue Marketingstrategie führte zu einer signifikanten Steigerung der Verkaufszahlen.
The new marketing strategy led to a significant increase in sales figures.
statistically significant
In statistics: a result whose occurrence by chance is very unlikely.
Die Studie wies einen statistisch signifikanten Unterschied zwischen den beiden Testgruppen nach.
The study demonstrated a statistically significant difference between the two test groups.
'Signifikant' (significant) is a word from formal written language and is used especially in scientific, business, or official contexts.
Die Forschungsergebnisse zeigen einen signifikanten Fortschritt in der Medizin.
The research results show significant progress in medicine.
'Signifikant' (significant) can stand not only as an adjective before a noun, but also as an adverb modifying a verb. In this case, it means 'to a significant degree'.
Die Preise für Energie sind signifikant gestiegen.
Energy prices have risen significantly.
In its general meaning, 'signifikant' (significant) is often combined with nouns that express a change or difference. Typical examples are: a significant improvement, a significant increase, or a significant influence.
Die Investition hatte einen signifikanten Einfluss auf das Wachstum des Unternehmens.
The investment had a significant influence on the company's growth.
You can usually recognize the statistical meaning from the context. Words like 'statistisch' (statistically), 'Studie' (study), 'Daten' (data), 'Test' (test), or 'Unterschied' (difference) indicate that a result is not random.
Der Unterschied zwischen den beiden Gruppen war statistisch nicht signifikant.
The difference between the two groups was not statistically significant.
clear / clearly
Deutlich and signifikant can both express a large or noticeable difference. Deutlich is common in everyday language and emphasizes the clear extent. Signifikant sounds more technical and highlights the importance or impact of the difference.
Laut dem Bericht hat der Umbau die Helligkeit des Raums signifikant erhöht.
According to the report, the renovation significantly increased the room’s brightness.
Nach dem Umbau ist der Raum deutlich heller.
After the renovation, the room was significantly brighter.
