Denotation (Noun)
Meaning 1
The most direct or specific meaning of a word or expression; the class of objects that an expression refers to; "the extension of `satellite of Mars' is the set containing only Demos and Phobos".
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
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Meaning 2
The act of indicating or pointing out by name.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The definition provided its precise denotation to the team.
- Denotation was required in mathematics problems.
- Understanding denotation became vital to all codebreaking projects.
- Assigning an actual object is its primary denotation function.
- Creating standard references increases language's true denotation and efficacy.