DENOTING Definition & Meaning

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denoting

[ dih-noh-ting ]

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adjective

being a name or designation for something; meaning or referring to something:
Bertrand Russell initially assumed that every denoting phrase—such as "Scott," "the number two," or "the golden mountain"—had to refer to an actually existing entity.
being a symbol that represents or stands for something:
When any design in metal or pottery is registered as copyright, the denoting mark is impressed upon each article as it is made.
being an indicator or sign of something; identifying:
The denoting signs of a company in financial distress usually include salary cuts, layoffs, and the resignation of top executives.

noun

the act or fact of naming, representing, indicating, or referring to something by means of a symbol, word, phrase, label, etc.:
One thing that helps to standardize the spelling of placenames is the denoting of them by government-erected road signs.

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of denoting¹

First recorded in 1885–90; denot(e) ( def ) + -ing ²( def ) for the adjective senses; denot(e) ( def ) + -ing ¹( def ) for the noun sense

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The uncertainty over his role going forward was accentuated by the team denoting him as a cornerback/safety on its official roster, the only player on defense given a listing of two different positions.

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The team dubbed this phenomenon “rubato”—a musical term denoting a subtle change in tempo.

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David Hawley thought it was probably some sort of game dice, with the different sized holes denoting a different number.

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More than 70,000 others have downloaded a QR code denoting an exemption, including to work in Venice or as a resident of the Veneto region.

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Carroll was the executive vice president of football operations, denoting that, at the least, he had veto power.

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