Meaning & use
denote
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to be a sign of or indicate something; to mean or signify.
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A red flag on the beach denotes dangerous swimming conditions.
In the report, an asterisk denotes a figure that has been estimated.
A note on using this word
Often confused with 'connote': 'denote' refers to a word's literal, direct meaning, while 'connote' refers to its implied or associated meaning.
Words with a similar meaning
signifyindicate
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