denoting
Americanadjective
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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.
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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.
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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
Etymology
Origin of denoting
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
Example Sentences
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Denoting the agent: thomhaiseadh le Diarmid an torc, the boar was measured by Diarmid.
From Elements of Gaelic Grammar by Stewart, Alexander
Denoting the continued sound of m by m-m-m, I think that lrm-m-m-lrm-m-m-lrm-m-m &c., is as good an imitation of a large bell at some distance as letters can make.
From Notes and Queries, Number 46, September 14, 1850 by Various
Denoting emphasis applied to a particular note or notes.
From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 4 of 4: S-Z and supplements) by Various
Denoting an oath: air m' fhocal, upon my word; air l�imh d' athar 's do sheanathar, by the hand of your father and grandfather.
From Elements of Gaelic Grammar by Stewart, Alexander
"I have hit off the following"—"A Ballad Denoting the Difference between the Rich and the Poor," first printed among the Imitations of Burton in the John Woodvil volume, 1802, see Vol.
From The Works of Charles and Mary Lamb — Volume 5 The Letters of Charles and Mary Lamb, 1796-1820 by Lucas, E. V. (Edward Verrall)
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