Sunday, February 28, 2010

Denotation

Merriam-Webster Online defines 'Denotation' as:


Main Entry: de·no·ta·tion
Pronunciation: \ˌdē-nō-ˈtā-shən\
Function: noun
Date: circa 1532

1 : an act or process of denoting
2 : meaning; especially : a direct specific meaning as distinct from an implied or associated idea
3 a : a denoting term : name b : sign, indication
4 : the totality of things to which a term is applicable especially in logic — compare connotation

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