denote

Found in thesaurus: denominate, designate, mean, intend, inform

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denote
v. symbolize; mark

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Denotation
Denotation is a translation of a sign to its meaning, precisely to its meaning, more or less like dictionaries try to define it. Denotation is sometimes contrasted to connotation, which translates a sign to meanings associated with it.

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denote

Verb
1. be a sign or indication of; "Her smile denoted that she agreed"
(hypernym) designate, denominate
(verb-group) refer
(derivation) indication, denotation
2. have as a meaning; "`multi-' denotes `many' "
(synonym) refer
(hypernym) mean, intend
(hyponym) twist, twist around, pervert, convolute, sophisticate
(derivation) reference, denotation, extension
3. make known; make an announcement; "She denoted her feelings clearly"
(synonym) announce
(hypernym) inform
(hyponym) denounce


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dénoter
v. denote, indicate

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denotar
v. denote