ClimateJuly 17, 2026
salience
/ˈseɪliəns/
Definition
The quality of being particularly noticeable, important, or relevant to a specific discussion or inquiry.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'salire,' meaning 'to leap or jump.' It entered English to describe something that 'leaps out' or stands out prominently from its surroundings.
In the news
The article uses the word to highlight that the most important or relevant questions in the investigation involve whether scientific materials have undergone proper peer review and methodological rigor.
Bezos-funded climate report could be dagger in heart of energy companies wrapped up in lawsuits
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