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1. (n.) denotation
the explicit or direct meaning or set of meanings of a word or expression, as distinguished from the ideas or meanings associated with or suggested by it.
2. denotation
the act or fact of denoting; indication.
3. denotation
a word that names or denotes something.
4. denotation
a mark, sign, or symbol; indicator.
5. denotation
Logic.
Etymology: (1525–35; < L)
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1. (noun) indication, denotation
the act of indicating or pointing out by name
2. (noun) reference, denotation, extension
the most direct or specific meaning of a word or expression; the class of objects that an expression refers to
"the extension of `satellite of Mars' is the set containing only Demos and Phobos"
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) denotation
the marking off or separation of anything
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