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denote

verb de·note \di-ˈnōt, dē-\

of a word : to have (something) as a meaning : to mean (something)

: to show, mark, or be a sign of (something)

Full Definition of DENOTE

transitive verb
1
:  to serve as an indication of :  betoken <the swollen bellies that denote starvation>
2
:  to serve as an arbitrary mark for <red flares denoting danger>
3
:  to make known :  announce <his crestfallen look denoted his distress>
4
a :  to serve as a linguistic expression of the notion of :  mean
b :  to stand for :  designate
de·note·ment \-ˈnōt-mənt\ noun
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Origin of DENOTE

Middle French denoter, from Latin denotare, from de- + notare to note
First Known Use: 1562
DENOTE Defined for Kids

denote

verb de·note \di-ˈnōt\
de·not·edde·not·ing

Definition of DENOTE for Kids

1
:  to serve as a mark or indication of <A star on the map denotes a capital.>
2
:  to have the meaning of :  mean <"Derby" denotes a contest or a hat.>

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