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signified

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[sig-nuh-fahyd] / ˈsɪg nəˌfaɪd /

noun

Semiotics.
  1. the thing or concept denoted by an arrangement of sounds or symbols, an object, an action, etc., which constitutes a pattern or unit, and which communicates meaning.


Etymology

Origin of signified

First recorded in 1630–40; signify + -ed 2

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Palantir’s Artificial Intelligence Platform signified a breakthrough, as customers realized Palantir could provide AI solutions that were effective, Luria said.

From MarketWatch Apr. 4, 2026

In popular usage, it assumes the thing signified must be false, whereas people do conspire, and it is reasonable to devise theories about their schemes.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 23, 2025

“Just all the pain, all the suffering, all the longing, all the workouts, all the late nights, all the no-love, no-opportunity, that run signified the release of that,” his father said.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 23, 2025

It signified a rare shift in transfer policy.

From BBC Sep. 11, 2025

She gave it to the old woman who attended her and signified that it was for the Queen.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton

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