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denote

/dɪˈnoʊt/  ·  say it: dih·NOHT

to be a sign of; to indicate

In Formal & Academic

In more detail

1. (verb) to indicate or show something, often by using a sign or symbol

2. (verb) to be a sign or symbol of something; to mean

Examples

• 1. The red lines on the map denote major highways.
• 2. In mathematics, the symbol π denotes the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter.

Nearby in Formal & Academic

consequently, constitute, delineate, disseminate, elucidate, encompass