denoted (C1)
verb
Pronunciation: dɪˈnoʊtɪd
Definition
To serve as a symbol, name, or explicit indication of something.
Examples
In mathematics, the letter 'x' is often denoted as the unknown variable in an equation.
The small star next to the price denoted that the item was currently on sale.
Her polite nod denoted her agreement with the proposed plan.
How to Use denoted
- denote by (prepositional phrase)
- to represent something using a specific symbol or method. — "The area of the circle is denoted by the letter A."
- be denoted as (collocation)
- to be officially labeled or identified as something. — "This specific chemical compound is denoted as H2O."
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