importance importance /ˌɪmˈpɔrtəns/

noun

1. () The quality of being important and worthy of note  ( importance )
   the quality of being important and worthy of note
    The importance of a well-balanced diet
   the importance of a well-balanced diet
   
2. () A prominent status  ( grandness , importance )
   a prominent status
    A person of importance
   a person of importance