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signifying

American  
[sig-nuh-fahy-ing] / ˈsɪg nəˌfaɪ ɪŋ /

noun

  1. sounding


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Etymology

Origin of signifying

First recorded in 1955–60; signify + -ing 1

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The company’s revenue last year was about $250 million with about $40 million in profit, signifying that the $50 billion-plus valuation is built on expectations for rapid growth.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026

As the national market remains stagnant, a shift is underway in many local real-estate markets, signifying a major turning point in the housing market.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 12, 2026

Head of football operations Damian Vidagany held his hands on his head at the final whistle, signifying a release of pressure, before embracing Tielemans.

From BBC ● May 20, 2026

If we had, it might have come with a purposefully incomprehensible slogan, absent any sound or fury but definitely signifying nothing.

From Salon ● May 17, 2026

Seeing her, he had tucked up one bottom end of his apron into the belt, signifying that he was off duty for the moment and had come from behind the bar to meet her.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith

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