denoted

[ dih-noh-tid ]

adjective

1. 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.

2. 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

1. the simple past tense and past participle of denote.

Other Words From

• un·de·not·ed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of denoted¹

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

Not only might a reader wonder what the word “hero” denotes here, they may also puzzle why there can be no more heroes to follow.

From Washington Post

The answer is unclear, but, to cover their bases, some companies ask employees to denote company-approved posts with hashtags.

From Digiday

A half line represents five knots, a full line denotes ten knots, and flags are reserved for increments of 50 knots.

From Outside Online

One of the things, therefore, denoted by the offering of seven sacrifices was the swearing of it.

From Project Gutenberg

This the man did drawing his knife in the manner denoted by the dotted lines in the engraving.

From Project Gutenberg

Their flavor is not always uniform, and is not denoted by the color as in other varieties.

From Project Gutenberg

No flashing lights denoted the passing of liners, for they were safe in the harbor of the lower levels.

From Project Gutenberg

Riding forward, Moffat and Waterboer found a young woman belonging to the Mantatees, whose whole appearance denoted direful want.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• stand for