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Denotation

Denotation Meaning & Definition
Denotation Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Denotation?

[n] the most direct or specific meaning of a word or expression; the class of objects that an expression refers to; "the extension of `satellite of Mars' is the set containing only Demos and Phobos"
[n] the act of indicating or pointing out by name

Synonyms | Synonyms for Denotation: extension | indication | reference

Related Terms | Find terms related to Denotation:

See Also | meaning | naming | substance

Denotation In Webster's Dictionary

\De`no*ta"tion\, n. [L. denotatio: cf. F. d['e]notation.] The marking off or separation of anything. --Hammond.

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