denote
gb/dɪnˈoʊt/ us/dɪnˈoʊt/
C1
انگلیسی
~ 7900
jelez, utal, jelöl, jelent
فعل
C1
FORMAL
1
الگوی کاربرد:
to denote [something]
Dark clouds usually denote that a storm is coming.
A sötét felhők általában azt jelzik, hogy vihar közeleg.
A rising fever may denote a serious infection.
Az emelkedő láz súlyos fertőzésre utalhat.
In this chart, the red bars denote a negative result.
A sudden drop in sales can denote deeper problems in the company.
The look on his face seemed to denote anger rather than surprise.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
These symbols denote danger on the road.
Ezek a szimbólumok azt jelzik, hogy veszély van az úton.
High prices often denote a strong demand for a product.
A magas árak gyakran erős keresletet jeleznek egy termék iránt.
The warning light on the car denotes a problem with the engine.
In this report, stars denote important points.
The color blue on the map denotes water.
اشتباه رایج:
Learners often use "denote" in very casual speech where "show" or "mean" would sound more natural. "Denote" is usually used in formal writing, explanations, or analysis. Some learners also confuse it with "denounce" (which means to criticize strongly), or use it incorrectly with people as the subject (e.g., *"He denoted that..."*). It is more natural to say "This sign denotes that..." or "The result denotes a problem."
معنی
to indicate or be a sign of
ترکیبهای رایج
denote that
|denote a
|denote the presence of
|clearly denote
|specifically denote
هممعنیها
indicate (More common in everyday English; slightly less formal than "denote".)
|
signify (Very close in meaning; can sound slightly more literary or abstract.)
متضادها
conceal (If something denotes a fact, it makes it clear; if it conceals it, it hides it.)
موضوعها
communication
|language
|core_vocabulary
تعریف
To show or mean something clearly, like a sign or signal does.
To indicate, show, or be a sign of something, especially a fact, quality, or situation.
فعل
C1
TECHNICAL
2
الگوی کاربرد:
to denote [concept/idea]
In this article, the term "climate refugee" denotes a person forced to move because of climate change.
Ebben a cikkben a „klímamenekült” kifejezés olyan személyt jelöl, aki a klímaváltozás miatt kénytelen elköltözni.
In mathematics, the symbol "∅" denotes the empty set.
A matematikában a „∅” jel az üres halmazt jelöli.
The word "home" denotes a place where someone lives, but it often connotes warmth and safety as well.
Here, the letter "x" denotes the number of hours worked.
In this context, the phrase "artificial intelligence" denotes computer systems that can perform tasks requiring human-like intelligence.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
In this text, the word "student" denotes anyone who is studying at a school.
Ebben a szövegben a „student” szó mindenkit jelöl, aki iskolában tanul.
On the map, this blue line denotes the river.
A térképen ez a kék vonal a folyót jelöli.
In the formula, "T" denotes time in seconds.
In the story, the crown denotes the king’s power.
The sign "%" usually denotes a percentage.
اشتباه رایج:
Learners often do not realize that this sense is mainly used in technical or academic discussion about language, symbols, or logic. They might say *"This word denotes many things"* when they mean it has many possible uses or associations; more precise is to say what it denotes in that specific context. Learners also sometimes confuse "denote" and "connote": "denote" is the direct, dictionary meaning; "connote" is the extra feelings or ideas.
معنی
of a word, literally mean
ترکیبهای رایج
term denotes
|symbol denotes
|word denotes
|letter denotes
|variable denotes
هممعنیها
mean (More general and much more common; does not highlight the technical idea of literal reference.)
|
refer to (Focuses on the relationship between the word and the thing; slightly less formal than "denote".)
متضادها
connote (Contrasts with "denote" by referring to suggested or associated meanings rather than the direct, literal meaning.)
موضوعها
language
|linguistics
|logic
|communication
|education
تعریف
When a word or sign denotes something, that thing is its clear, direct meaning.
Of a word, phrase, symbol, or sign: to have something as its direct, literal meaning or reference.
فعل
C2
FORMAL
3
jelöl
B2
الگوی کاربرد:
to denote [something] by [name/symbol]
In the following discussion, we denote this function by f(x).
A továbbiakban ezt a függvényt f(x)-szel jelöljük.
For simplicity, let us denote the distance by the letter d.
Az egyszerűség kedvéért jelöljük a távolságot a d betűvel.
Throughout this paper, we denote the set of natural numbers by N.
We denote the two groups as Group A and Group B for clarity.
In this diagram, we denote the starting point with a star.
نمونههای زبانآموزی
In this book, we denote this sound with the letter "θ".
Ebben a könyvben ezt a hangot a „θ” betűvel jelöljük.
On the plan, we denote each room by a number.
Az alaprajzon minden helyiséget számmal jelölünk.
In our notes, we denote temperature as T.
We denote the answer with the word "result".
In class, the teacher said, "We denote this line as AB."
اشتباه رایج:
Learners sometimes use this sense of "denote" where simple verbs like "call" or "name" are better, for example *"We denote this city Paris"* in casual speech. This sense is mainly used in academic texts, mathematics, and technical explanations, often in patterns like "we denote X by Y" or "denoted as".
معنی
to label or designate something
ترکیبهای رایج
denote by
|denote as
|customarily denote
|conventionally denote
|we denote this by
هممعنیها
label (More common and less formal; often used for everyday naming, not just technical notation.)
|
designate (Very close in formal style; can also suggest officially choosing something for a role, not only naming it.)
متضادها
mislabel (If you denote something with a name or symbol, you label it correctly; if you mislabel it, you give it a wrong or misleading label.)
موضوعها
language
|mathematics
|science
|communication
|education
تعریف
To give something a special name or sign and use it to talk about that thing.
To choose and use a particular name, label, or symbol for someone or something, especially in technical or formal writing.
دستور زبان
صورت پایه
denote
IPA
GB/dɪnˈoʊt/
US/dɪnˈoʊt/
هجاها و تکیه
de - note (۲ هجا)
Stress on 2nd syllable (note)
صورتهای واژه
Verb
- Base: denote
- 3rd Person Singular: denotes
- Present Participle: denoting
- Past: denoted
خانوادهٔ واژه
Forms
denotes
verb
denoting
verb
denoted
verb
Core family
denotation
noun C1
Related words
Advanced or less common
denotatively
adverb
denotational
adjective
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