denoted
Americanadjective
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indicated, as by a mark or sign.
Select an item from the drop-down menu by pressing the denoted character, usually underscored, together with the Alt key.
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represented by a word, numerical variable, image, or other symbol, or being the meaning or referent of such a symbol.
In language, a word is treated as a proxy for the denoted object or concept.
verb
Other Word Forms
- undenoted adjective
Etymology
Origin of denoted
First recorded in 1655–65; denote ( def. ) + -ed 2 ( def. ) for the adjective senses; denote ( def. ) + -ed 1 ( def. ) for the verb sense
Example Sentences
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"The Premier League's dominance is just denoted as a matter of fact," Honigstein said.
From BBC
Mr. Robbins returns in the last play, which gives the evening its title, again on a first date, with a character denoted only as Girl, played with cool poise by Dylan Gelula.
In its original form, the "blue check" on X denoted a user who was independently verified by the platform as a news source, celebrity or other notable figure.
From Salon
He turned its blue ticks - which previously denoted that a high-profile account was bona fide - into a subscription model, and tied advertising payments to "verified" users to the number of interactions they receive.
From BBC
This is a marker tree, Barr said, that may have denoted the village that was here — today a housing development.
From Seattle Times
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