denoting 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of denotingnext
as in indicative
indicating something an arrow is a common denoting symbol for direction

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denoting

2 of 2

verb

present participle of denote
1
as in signifying
to communicate or convey (as an idea) to the mind a flashing red light that denotes danger

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2
as in indicating
to serve as a sign or symptom of the unkempt yard denotes a homeowner with little concern for the well-being of his neighborhood

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for denoting
  1. indicative
  2. indicating
  3. reflective
  4. meaning
  5. implying
Adjective
  • The vote is indicative of Asian Americans’ rightward shift toward tougher crime policies like much of the state, analysts say.
    Kimmy Yam, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
  • Each frame in the animation covers two days, and the black circle is indicative of an expanding area that sees no sunlight as winter progresses.
    Tom Yulsman, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
Definition of indicative
Verb
  • Cost of sales for the quarter was $21,162, similar to $21,862 in the previous year, indicating stable production costs.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Exicure's cash and cash equivalents were reported at $343,000 as of September 30, 2024, indicating a need for substantial additional financing in the near term.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of indicating
Adjective
  • For example, bullet journaling, reflective journaling, junk journaling, gratitude journaling and freewriting.
    Noma Nazish, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
  • That’s reflective of the current Pope Francis, who’s been largely commended for his liberal viewpoints.
    Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of reflective
Verb
  • The influx in estrogen from the growth of those extra eggs also stimulates the thickening of your uterine lining, meaning more tissue then has to come out.
    Erica Sloan, SELF, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Winds are ever-changing, meaning that the timing of the migration and altitude add to the long list of factors that Arctic terns need to consider.
    Scott Travers, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of meaning
Verb
  • In his upcoming book, Unleashed, Johnson relayed an anecdote implying Netanyahu might have planted a bug in his personal bathroom, the Telegraph reported.
    Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 3 Oct. 2024
  • On Wednesday, the SpaceX CEO then took his attacks to a new level by implying the FCC's decision put people in danger since catastrophic flooding left them without phone or internet access and limited options for contacting emergency services.
    Michael Kan, PCMAG, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of implying
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