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Definition of denoting : of Denote

Synonyms:

cueing, motioning, marking, notifying, indicating, signaling, gesturing, noting, nodding, pointing out, symbolizing, gesticulating, waving, shrugging, alerting, pointing, designating, winking, prompting, flagging, branding, beckoning, stamping, tagging, nudging, ticketing, guiding, betokening, labeling

intending, explaining, meaning, signifying, describing, implying, defining, connoting

Usage examples:

• Many substances appear at one time in the crystalloid state and at another time in the colloidal state, so that instead of dividing substances into colloids and crystalloids, we should rather consider these expressions as denoting different phases assumed by the same substance. - "The Mechanism of Life", Stéphane Leduc.
• Tom gave a quick glance about, however, and saw no others- no Cossack soldiers, and as he looked a second time at the man he noted that he was poorly dressed, that his shoes were ragged, his whole appearance denoting that he had traveled far, and was weary and ill. - "Tom Swift and his Air Glider or, Seeking the Platinum Treasure", Victor Appleton.
• These notches are marked with figures denoting the gauge- number which is represented by the notch. - "Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II", Joshua Rose.