Meaning of the word denote in English

What does denote mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

denote

US /dɪˈnoʊt/
UK /dɪˈnəʊt/

Verb

1.

to be a sign of something; to indicate

Example:
The red light denotes danger.
A fever often denotes an infection.
2.

to have as a primary meaning; to refer to directly

Example:
The word 'blue' can denote a color or a feeling of sadness.
In this context, 'X' denotes the unknown variable.
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