signification

noun

sig·​ni·​fi·​ca·​tion ˌsig-nə-fə-ˈkā-shən 

1

a

: the act or process of signifying by signs or other symbolic means

b

: a formal notification

2

: purport

especially : the meaning that a term, symbol, or character regularly conveys or is intended to convey

3

chiefly dialectal : importance, consequence

Synonyms of signification

• meaning
• sense
• significance
• content
• intention
• intent

Examples of signification in a Sentence

we should assume that the author is using the word in its ordinary signification

Recent Examples on the Web

According to Baudrillard, consumption is institutionalized as a signification as well as a social differentiation process. — Ayse Binay Kurultay, Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 May 2026

Both artists draw from their Renaissance references to take up the significations of light, mass, and scale. — Horace D. Ballard, Artforum, 22 Apr. 2026

The result is a concept devoid of signification on its own terms. — Literary Hub, 24 Mar. 2026

Location accuracy improved from there on out, with a signification portion of the data from the remainder of the experiment being within three miles of the craft’s true location. — Amber Jorgenson, Discover Magazine, 16 Jan. 2018

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for signification

• abbreviation
• abomination
• acceleration
• accentuation
• accommodation
• accreditation
• acculturation
• accumulation
• acetylation
• adjudication
• administration
• adulteration

Kids Definition

signification

noun

sig·​ni·​fi·​ca·​tion ˌsig-nə-fə-ˈkā-shən 

: the meaning that a term or symbol has or is meant to have