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I wish to know what could be a one word or phrase synonym for the term 'Significant enough to make a difference'.



Till now I thought that the term 'statistically significant' meant that it's significant enough that it makes a difference but that doesn't mean that it's actually very significant. A quick Google search suggests that it's not what I thought.



I couldn't think of a better word/s that I can put in the sentence "We need to find results that are ______. ( Significant enough to make a difference)."



Thanks in advance for your suggestions.






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    I think the word is significant. If it makes no difference, then it's insignificant. Or perhaps I don't understand what you mean.
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I wish to know what could be a one word or phrase synonym for the term 'Significant enough to make a difference'.



Till now I thought that the term 'statistically significant' meant that it's significant enough that it makes a difference but that doesn't mean that it's actually very significant. A quick Google search suggests that it's not what I thought.



I couldn't think of a better word/s that I can put in the sentence "We need to find results that are ______. ( Significant enough to make a difference)."



Thanks in advance for your suggestions.






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    I think the word is significant. If it makes no difference, then it's insignificant. Or perhaps I don't understand what you mean.
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I wish to know what could be a one word or phrase synonym for the term 'Significant enough to make a difference'.



Till now I thought that the term 'statistically significant' meant that it's significant enough that it makes a difference but that doesn't mean that it's actually very significant. A quick Google search suggests that it's not what I thought.



I couldn't think of a better word/s that I can put in the sentence "We need to find results that are ______. ( Significant enough to make a difference)."



Thanks in advance for your suggestions.






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I wish to know what could be a one word or phrase synonym for the term 'Significant enough to make a difference'.



Till now I thought that the term 'statistically significant' meant that it's significant enough that it makes a difference but that doesn't mean that it's actually very significant. A quick Google search suggests that it's not what I thought.



I couldn't think of a better word/s that I can put in the sentence "We need to find results that are ______. ( Significant enough to make a difference)."



Thanks in advance for your suggestions.






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    I think the word is significant. If it makes no difference, then it's insignificant. Or perhaps I don't understand what you mean.
    – michael.hor257k
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    I think the word is significant. If it makes no difference, then it's insignificant. Or perhaps I don't understand what you mean.
    – michael.hor257k
    3 hours ago








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I think the word is significant. If it makes no difference, then it's insignificant. Or perhaps I don't understand what you mean.
– michael.hor257k
3 hours ago




I think the word is significant. If it makes no difference, then it's insignificant. Or perhaps I don't understand what you mean.
– michael.hor257k
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crucial might work, it encompasses both the significance and the decisiveness:




2 a : important or essential as resolving a crisis : decisive

// She played a crucial role in the negotiations.



b : marked by final determination of a doubtful issue

// the crucial game of a series



c : important, significant

// … what use we make of them will be the crucial question.

— Stanley Kubrick

// Vitamins are crucial for maintaining good health.




(source: Merriam-Webster)






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    There are many things that are significant - even important - but still not crucial.
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A result is said to be meaningful when it has some real-world significance.




full of meaning, significance, purpose, or value; purposeful; significant:




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    Substantial as in "a substantial salary" or "a substantial amount" fits the bill.




    substantial - (adjective) significantly great MW





    • The party has just lost office and with it a substantial number of seats.¹

    • That is a very substantial improvement in the present situation.¹

    • She inherited a substantial fortune from her grandmother.²

    • All the evidence points to a substantial rise in traffic over the next few years.²






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      My suggestion is decisive.




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      Decisive


      Settling an issue; producing a definite result.







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        In some legal and financial contexts, an option is material. That would mean an event/action/adjustment that is likely to affect some important outcome. For instance "A tax rate increase of 10% would make a material difference to our profitability."





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          crucial might work, it encompasses both the significance and the decisiveness:




          2 a : important or essential as resolving a crisis : decisive

          // She played a crucial role in the negotiations.



          b : marked by final determination of a doubtful issue

          // the crucial game of a series



          c : important, significant

          // … what use we make of them will be the crucial question.

          — Stanley Kubrick

          // Vitamins are crucial for maintaining good health.




          (source: Merriam-Webster)






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            There are many things that are significant - even important - but still not crucial.
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          crucial might work, it encompasses both the significance and the decisiveness:




          2 a : important or essential as resolving a crisis : decisive

          // She played a crucial role in the negotiations.



          b : marked by final determination of a doubtful issue

          // the crucial game of a series



          c : important, significant

          // … what use we make of them will be the crucial question.

          — Stanley Kubrick

          // Vitamins are crucial for maintaining good health.




          (source: Merriam-Webster)






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            There are many things that are significant - even important - but still not crucial.
            – michael.hor257k
            3 hours ago














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          crucial might work, it encompasses both the significance and the decisiveness:




          2 a : important or essential as resolving a crisis : decisive

          // She played a crucial role in the negotiations.



          b : marked by final determination of a doubtful issue

          // the crucial game of a series



          c : important, significant

          // … what use we make of them will be the crucial question.

          — Stanley Kubrick

          // Vitamins are crucial for maintaining good health.




          (source: Merriam-Webster)






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          crucial might work, it encompasses both the significance and the decisiveness:




          2 a : important or essential as resolving a crisis : decisive

          // She played a crucial role in the negotiations.



          b : marked by final determination of a doubtful issue

          // the crucial game of a series



          c : important, significant

          // … what use we make of them will be the crucial question.

          — Stanley Kubrick

          // Vitamins are crucial for maintaining good health.




          (source: Merriam-Webster)







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            There are many things that are significant - even important - but still not crucial.
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            There are many things that are significant - even important - but still not crucial.
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          There are many things that are significant - even important - but still not crucial.
          – michael.hor257k
          3 hours ago




          There are many things that are significant - even important - but still not crucial.
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          A result is said to be meaningful when it has some real-world significance.




          full of meaning, significance, purpose, or value; purposeful; significant:




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            A result is said to be meaningful when it has some real-world significance.




            full of meaning, significance, purpose, or value; purposeful; significant:




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              A result is said to be meaningful when it has some real-world significance.




              full of meaning, significance, purpose, or value; purposeful; significant:




              Dictionary.com






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              A result is said to be meaningful when it has some real-world significance.




              full of meaning, significance, purpose, or value; purposeful; significant:




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                  Substantial as in "a substantial salary" or "a substantial amount" fits the bill.




                  substantial - (adjective) significantly great MW





                  • The party has just lost office and with it a substantial number of seats.¹

                  • That is a very substantial improvement in the present situation.¹

                  • She inherited a substantial fortune from her grandmother.²

                  • All the evidence points to a substantial rise in traffic over the next few years.²






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                    Substantial as in "a substantial salary" or "a substantial amount" fits the bill.




                    substantial - (adjective) significantly great MW





                    • The party has just lost office and with it a substantial number of seats.¹

                    • That is a very substantial improvement in the present situation.¹

                    • She inherited a substantial fortune from her grandmother.²

                    • All the evidence points to a substantial rise in traffic over the next few years.²






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                      Substantial as in "a substantial salary" or "a substantial amount" fits the bill.




                      substantial - (adjective) significantly great MW





                      • The party has just lost office and with it a substantial number of seats.¹

                      • That is a very substantial improvement in the present situation.¹

                      • She inherited a substantial fortune from her grandmother.²

                      • All the evidence points to a substantial rise in traffic over the next few years.²






                      share|improve this answer














                      Substantial as in "a substantial salary" or "a substantial amount" fits the bill.




                      substantial - (adjective) significantly great MW





                      • The party has just lost office and with it a substantial number of seats.¹

                      • That is a very substantial improvement in the present situation.¹

                      • She inherited a substantial fortune from her grandmother.²

                      • All the evidence points to a substantial rise in traffic over the next few years.²







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                          My suggestion is decisive.




                          Oxford Dictionaries: 



                          Decisive


                          Settling an issue; producing a definite result.







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                            My suggestion is decisive.




                            Oxford Dictionaries: 



                            Decisive


                            Settling an issue; producing a definite result.







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                              My suggestion is decisive.




                              Oxford Dictionaries: 



                              Decisive


                              Settling an issue; producing a definite result.







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                              My suggestion is decisive.




                              Oxford Dictionaries: 



                              Decisive


                              Settling an issue; producing a definite result.








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                                  In some legal and financial contexts, an option is material. That would mean an event/action/adjustment that is likely to affect some important outcome. For instance "A tax rate increase of 10% would make a material difference to our profitability."





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                                    In some legal and financial contexts, an option is material. That would mean an event/action/adjustment that is likely to affect some important outcome. For instance "A tax rate increase of 10% would make a material difference to our profitability."





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                                      In some legal and financial contexts, an option is material. That would mean an event/action/adjustment that is likely to affect some important outcome. For instance "A tax rate increase of 10% would make a material difference to our profitability."





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