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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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Recording a new album became a therapeutic experience that signified a new artistic journey and a chance to discover himself in the process.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026

In the 1970s, the bipartisan effort to remove President Richard Nixon from office signified to many that the constitutional crisis he created had been surmounted.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 23, 2026

"So that wall of noise, for me, signified breaking out of a traditional mould, both as a human, but also musically."

From BBC ● May 2, 2026

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

Although the vision of the date palms would someday be just a memory, right now it signified shade, water, and a refuge from the war.

From "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho

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