Meaning & use
denoting
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Being a sign or indication of something; representing or meaning something.
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A red flag on the beach is denoting dangerous swimming conditions.
The symbol '%' is denoting a percentage.
A note on using this word
From the verb 'denote'; often confused with 'connote,' which refers to an implied or associated meaning rather than a direct one.
Words with a similar meaning
indicatingsignifying
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