denote

CEFRC1

/dɪˈnəʊt/

verb

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    verb

    To mean or show something directly.

  2. 02

    verb

    Extra detail

    To make overt.

Examples

  • The tilde is used in math to denote equivalence.

  • We use the symbol “⊂” to denote proper inclusion.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Citations
3

Also pronounced

  • /dɪˈnoʊt/

Deep Dive

verb

Extra meanings

  1. To refer to literally; to convey as objective meaning.

  2. To indicate; to mark.

More examples

In context

  • The prefix pre- denotes "before", as in preview.

  • The yellow blazes denote the trail.

  • The letters "SC" inscribed on the smokebox door of a locomotive denote that it is fitted with a self-cleaning smokebox.

Quick test

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Question 1 · Quick check

The red circles on the map blank the locations of active volcanoes.

Practise this properly in the app, where the word comes back before you forget it.

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Origin

verb

From Middle French denoter, from Latin denotare, from de- (“complete”) and notare (“to mark out”).