denoted; denoting; denotes
1
: to serve as an indication of : betoken
the swollen bellies that denote starvation
2
: to serve as an arbitrary mark for
red flares denoting danger
3
: to make known : announce
his crestfallen look denoted his distress
4
a
: to serve as a linguistic expression of the notion of : mean
in the southern U.S., the word "toboggan" denotes a stocking cap
b
: to stand for : designate
the symbol / denotes "or," "and or," or "per"
An epiphany is, literally, a showing. In Christian terminology it denotes the showing of the infant Jesus to the three Magi.—
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The word “derby” can denote a horse race or a kind of hat.
Her death denoted the end of an era.
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This configuration denotes a GMT-Master (or II) with a steel case, a brown or black dial, a gold bezel, a two-tone bezel insert in brown and gold, a gold crown, and a matching, two-tone bracelet.
—Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2025
Although there are no universal definitions for organizational culture, the term usually denotes the formal and informal behaviors or actions that are typically rewarded and sanctioned in a company.
—Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
Cohen’s car had legislative plates with the number 12, denoting her Senate district.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2025
Ascendant and Mars lead to passion Typically, this denotes a sensual attraction that bonds people together with their prowess.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 29 Mar. 2025
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Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2025
Although there are no universal definitions for organizational culture, the term usually denotes the formal and informal behaviors or actions that are typically rewarded and sanctioned in a company.
—Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
Cohen’s car had legislative plates with the number 12, denoting her Senate district.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2025
Ascendant and Mars lead to passion Typically, this denotes a sensual attraction that bonds people together with their prowess.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 29 Mar. 2025
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“Denote.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/denote. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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