major

[ˈmeɪdʒər]

Definition:
1. Of greater importance or stature or rank.
2. Greater in scope or effect.
3. Greater in number or size or amount.

'major' example sentence:

1. Drugs pose a major threat to our society.
2. Her major is French.
3. Police say they have smashed a major drugs ring.
4. The company is a major generator of jobs.
5. Libya is a major oil producer.
6. Mathematics is my major.
7. We have encountered major problems.
8. Never mind ─ it's not major.
9. This century wrought major changes in our society.
10. He said the issue was not a major irritant.
11. We don't anticipate any major problems.
12. Police have cracked a major drugs ring.
13. The interval between major earthquakes might be 200 years.
14. She's a French major.
15. His major is the hardware of a computer.
16. She works for a major Hollywood studio.
17. The high price is a major hindrance to potential buyers.
18. He's a major in the US army.
19. My mother underwent major surgery last year.
20. This was one of the major sticking points in the negotiations.
21. Major loans like these always come with strings.
22. A major air-sea rescue is under way.
23. The police have launched a major operation against drug suppliers.
24. Rotterdam is a major port.
25. She's an education major.
26. She is under contract to a major American computer firm.
27. Teachers are up against some major problems these days.
28. The agreement is a major step toward peace.
29. Early warnings of rising water levels prevented another major catastrophe.
30. You must ask permission for all major expenditure.
31. I expect to be consulted about major issues.
32. It would appear that this was a major problem.
33. The team's win was greeted as a major triumph.
34. It's his first release for a major label.
35. Buckingham Palace is a major tourist attraction.
36. One major problem did present itself, though.
37. There are three major types of skin cancer.
38. The new drug is a major step forward in the treatment of the disease.
39. Tokyo and New York are major financial centres.
40. Tokyo is a major financial centre.
41. Stress is a major problem of modern life.
42. The media play a major role in influencing people's opinions.
43. His first music teacher was a major influence in his life.
44. The company faces major challenges over the course of the next few years.
45. Faulty wiring is the major cause of house fires.
46. Unemployment is a major cause of poverty.
47. This is the one major drawback of the new system.
48. There were calls for major changes to the welfare system.
49. He played a major role in setting up the system.
50. Several major companies are supporting the project.
51. This study represents a major expenditure of time and effort.
52. One major disadvantage of the area is the lack of public transport.
53. Tourism is a major source of income for the area.
54. One major difference between these computers concerns the way in which they store information.