noun “materiality”
singular materiality, uncountable
- the quality of being physical or material; the existence of something in the physical world
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The architect emphasized the materiality of the building by showcasing its raw concrete surfaces.
- the importance or relevance of something
The attorney questioned the materiality of the witness's statement in influencing the jury's verdict.
- (in accounting) a principle stating that all data that are likely to influence the decision-making of investors must be recorded in financial statements
When producing financial statements, it is important to keep materiality in mind.