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de·no·ta·tion
 denotation
- pronunciation:
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noun |
| definition 1: |
an explicit, agreed-upon meaning of a word, as distinguished from connotation. (Cf. connotation.)
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| definition 2: |
a symbol, sign, or indication.
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| definition 3: |
the act or process of denoting.
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| related words: |
denomination, import, indication, meaning |
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