denote
to be a sign or symbol of something; to indicate or refer to
Word origin: From Latin denotare, to mark out, from notare, to mark.
Denote in a sentence
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The red flag on the map denotes areas of high flood risk.
On the chart, a red dot denotes a station that has been permanently closed.
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Verbal · Text Completion
Critics initially dismissed the composer's late works as merely blank, but later scholars recognized in them a deliberate restraint that concealed considerable technical sophistication.
Using “denote” well
Denote refers to a word's or sign's literal, explicit meaning, in contrast to connote, which covers its associations. The denote/connote distinction is a recurring point of confusion the GRE exploits.
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to engage in something superficially or as a casual pastime
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marked with spots or patches of color or light
to intimidate or discourage with fear or doubt
to move slowly or waste time idly
a scarcity or shortage of something
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