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单词 denotation
释义 de·no·ta·tion
\ˌdēnōˈtāshən\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Latin denotation-, denotatio, from denotatus + -ion-, -io -ion
1.
 a. : the act or process of signifying
  < the denotation of plural forms by adding -s >
 b. : demarcation and explanation
  < the denotation of the methods used >
2. : meaning
 < the denotation of an expression >
especially : direct specific meaning as distinct from additional suggestion — compare connotation 1
3.
 a. : a term specifying or denoting a thing : name
  < mind is the denotation for a faculty, brain for an organ >
 b. : sign, indication
  < visible denotations of divine wrath >
4. : the totality of things to which a term in logic is applicable — called also extension; contrasted with connotation
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