denoting
dɪˈnoʊtɪŋ
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Definition of denoting - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

symbolizingserving as a sign or symbol
  • The flag is denoting freedom and unity.
  • The emblem is denoting their heritage.
  • The symbol is denoting peace and harmony.
indicating representing
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Origin of denoting

Latin, denotare (to mark out)

Terms with denoting included in their meaning

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nineadj.
counting
denoting a quantity consisting of one more than eight
mathematics
denoting a quantity of 1,000 items
twentyadj.
numbers
denoting a quantity of 20 items
maleadj.
biological sex
of or denoting the sex that produces small gametes
mathematics
denoting a quantity of 10,000 items or units
bassadj.
music
having or denoting a low vocal or instrumental range
music
denoting serious art music in general
thirdadj.
automobile
denoting the gear used between second and fourth speeds

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  1. French:emblématique, ...
  2. German:darstellend, ...
  3. Italian:che simboleggia, ...
  4. Spanish:representando, ...
  5. Portuguese:servindo como um símbolo, ...
  6. Chinese:表示的, ...
  7. Japanese:象徴する, ...
  8. Arabic:دَالّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:סֵמְלִי, ...
  10. Russian:символизирующий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:символізуючий, ...
  12. Hindi:प्रतीकात्मक, ...
denote
dɪˈnoʊt

Definition of denote - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
languageTECH.have as a literal meaningTECH.
  • The word 'dog' denotes a type of animal.
mean signify
2.
meaningTECH.show or stand as a symbol for somethingTECH.
  • A red octagon denotes a stop sign.
represent symbolize
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Origin of denote

Latin, de (down) + notare (to mark)

Examples of denote in a sentence

  • The symbol denotes a specific mathematical operation.
  • A star on the map denotes a capital city.
  • In mathematics, a dot can denote multiplication.

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  1. French:désigner, marquer, ...
  2. German:bezeichnen, symbolisieren, ...
  3. Italian:denotare, rappresentare, ...
  4. Spanish:denotar, indicar, ...
  5. Portuguese:denotar, ...
  6. Chinese:表示, 意味着, ...
  7. Japanese:意味する, 表す, ...
  8. Arabic:دَلَّ عَلَى, دَلَّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְצַיֵּן, לְהוֹרוֹת, ...
  10. Russian:обозначать, указывать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:позначати, символізувати, ...
  12. Hindi:द्योतित करना, सूचित करना, ...
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