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denote 中文解釋 wordnet sense Collocation Usage Collins Definition
Verb
/diˈnōt/,
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denotes, 3rd person singular present; denoted, past tense; denoted, past participle; denoting, present participle;
  1. Be a sign of; indicate
    • - this mark denotes purity and quality
  2. Stand as a name or symbol for
    • - the level of output per firm, denoted by X
  1. be a sign or indication of; "Her smile denoted that she agreed"
  2. have as a meaning; "`multi-' denotes `many' "
  3. announce: make known; make an announcement; "She denoted her feelings clearly"
  4. In semiotics, denotation is the surface or literal meaning encoded to a signifier, and the definition most likely to appear in a dictionary.
  5. (Denoted) *In logic, linguistics and semiotics, the denotation of a word or phrase is a part of its meaning; however, the part referred to varies by context: ** In grammar and literary theory, the literal meaning or "dictionary definition" of a term, devoid of emotion, attitude, and color. ...
  6. To indicate; to mark; To make overt; To refer to literally; to convey meaning
  7. v. be the name, sign or symbol of (sth); refer to
  8. means to "indicate specifically, to mean": The word home denotes the place where you live.
  9. 1. to mark, indicate, or signify. 2. to be the sign or symbol of something; e.g. flashing red lights may denote the presence of railroad tracks. 3. to mean (literally), or refer directly, as opposed to "connote": to imply or suggest, in addition to the direct, or literal meaning; e.g. ...
  10. To designate, to be the name of. (Ex. Billionaire denotes one who has billions of dollars. See connote.)