denotation

Example Sentences

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They have the denotation level, which is what they mean in the dictionary sense.

From Salon • Feb. 9, 2022

Diverse, however, has positive connotations in this same context, despite its neutral denotation of “varied.”

From Textbooks • Dec. 21, 2021

For Merriam-Webster, which seems to precipitate news headlines every time it rolls out fresh batches of new terms, the flurry of attention evinces an enduring interest in denotation, Mr. Sokolowski said.

From New York Times • Sep. 20, 2019

He creates a stirring reciprocity between visual denotation and material form.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2015

Hence, as practical men, we become interested in the denotation more than in the description, since the denotation decides as to the truth or falsehood of so many statements in which the description occurs.

From Mysticism and Logic and Other Essays by Russell, Bertrand