denote

/dɪˈnoʊt/
verb
  1. 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.
  2. 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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