denote
gb/dɪnˈoʊt/ us/dɪnˈoʊt/
C1
Inglês
~ 7900
jelez, utal, jelöl, jelent
VERBO
C1
FORMAL
1
Padrão de uso:
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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
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.
Erro comum:
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."
Significado
to indicate or be a sign of
Colocações
denote that
|denote a
|denote the presence of
|clearly denote
|specifically denote
Sinónimos
indicate (More common in everyday English; slightly less formal than "denote".)
|
signify (Very close in meaning; can sound slightly more literary or abstract.)
Antónimos
conceal (If something denotes a fact, it makes it clear; if it conceals it, it hides it.)
Temas
communication
|language
|core_vocabulary
Definição
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.
VERBO
C1
TECHNICAL
2
Padrão de uso:
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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
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.
Erro comum:
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.
Significado
of a word, literally mean
Colocações
term denotes
|symbol denotes
|word denotes
|letter denotes
|variable denotes
Sinónimos
mean (More general and much more common; does not highlight the technical idea of literal reference.)
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refer to (Focuses on the relationship between the word and the thing; slightly less formal than "denote".)
Antónimos
connote (Contrasts with "denote" by referring to suggested or associated meanings rather than the direct, literal meaning.)
Temas
language
|linguistics
|logic
|communication
|education
Definição
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.
VERBO
C2
FORMAL
3
jelöl
B2
Padrão de uso:
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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
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."
Erro comum:
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".
Significado
to label or designate something
Colocações
denote by
|denote as
|customarily denote
|conventionally denote
|we denote this by
Sinónimos
label (More common and less formal; often used for everyday naming, not just technical notation.)
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designate (Very close in formal style; can also suggest officially choosing something for a role, not only naming it.)
Antónimos
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.)
Temas
language
|mathematics
|science
|communication
|education
Definição
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.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
denote
IPA
GB/dɪnˈoʊt/
US/dɪnˈoʊt/
Sílabas e acento
de - note (2 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (note)
Formas da palavra
Verb
- Base: denote
- 3rd Person Singular: denotes
- Present Participle: denoting
- Past: denoted
Família de palavras
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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