denote
/dɪˈnoʊt/
verb
- To be a sign of; to indicate or refer to something directly.
- A red octagon on the road denotes a stop sign.
- The symbol '&' denotes the word 'and'.
- In many cultures, the color white denotes purity or peace.
- To mean or represent something in a literal or explicit way.
- The word 'tree' denotes a tall plant with a trunk and branches.
- In mathematics, the letter 'x' often denotes an unknown value.
- The term 'bachelor' denotes an unmarried man.
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