Salient

How it is used

Describe prominent features without implying a statistical test.

Example sentences

1. Language was the most salient difference between the two classrooms.

   Language stood out in the classroom comparison.

2. The abstract should retain only the salient features of the design.

   Limited space calls for selecting relevant features.

Common collocations

• salient feature
• salient difference

Related terms

• significantIn statistics, describing a result unlikely to be due to chance alone at a chosen level such as p < .05; in general use, large or important enough to matter.
• abstractA short summary at the start of an article, thesis or conference submission that states the aim, methods, main findings and conclusion.

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