a significant number vs a substantial number

Both 'a significant number' and 'a substantial number' are correct phrases in English. They are interchangeable and can be used to indicate a large or important number of something.

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a significant number

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to refer to a large or important number of something.

This phrase is used to emphasize the importance or size of a number. It is often used in formal or academic contexts.

Examples:

A significant number of people attended the event.
There was a significant number of errors in the report.
The study found a significant number of participants experienced side effects.
A significant number of students failed the exam.
The company received a significant number of complaints.

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And I suspect a significant number of clients will follow me.
Physical checks were carried out on a significant number of low value declarations in contradiction with the legislation.
It cannot thus achieve its objective of preventing a significant number of infringements of Community law on public procurement.
As a consequence, a significant number of employees could lose their jobs.
In 2002, the EU again experienced a significant number of terrorist attacks.
Today there are a significant number of countries that are embarking on the democratic process.
Activities are intended to involve a significant number of Member States.
We will also encourage the participation of a significant number of Member States in this process.
Also, a significant number of disabled people are simply unemployed.
On those markets, a significant number of market participants are also producers of the underlying commodity.
Many are heavily loss-making and have lost a significant number of employees.
On 25 June 2003 the Council adopted its common position, which amends the substance or form of the Commission proposal in a significant number of ways.
For a significant number of vessels that were known to have been exported, the Commission does not know the identity of the importing state.
The transposition deadline for the package, 24 July 2003, has not been met by a significant number of Member States.
The subcontractors and suppliers of the yards have lost a significant number of jobs.
In certain cases with a significant number of variables, the appropriations carried over were calculated with some degree of approximation.
The geographic location of Malta results in a significant number of migratory birds passing through its territories in the spring of each year.
Under the Lisbon Treaty, one million citizens from a significant number of EU Union Member States will be able to invite the Commission to initiate a legislative act.
In the last 10 years, a significant number of companies in the region have had to close.
In addition, a significant number of studies and an overview of the available academic research have been produced with the Commission's financial support.

Alternatives:

a substantial number
a large number
a considerable number
a notable number
a considerable amount

a substantial number