Meaning & use
Meaning
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the sense, significance, or message that something is intended to convey
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Scholars still debate the true meaning of the ancient inscription.
For her, family gave life a deeper sense of meaning.
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One of the most fundamental words in linguistics and philosophy, referring to what a word, symbol, or experience represents or signifies.
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