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denote

//dɪˈnəʊt//
English Definition
To indicate or signify.
中文释义
表示;指示;意味着
Example Sentence

In scientific notation, the symbol 'g' denotes the acceleration due to gravity, approximately 9.8 meters per second squared.

在科学记数法中,符号“g”表示重力加速度,约为每秒9.8米平方。

Synonyms
indicate signify represent
Antonyms
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
de + note(标记) → 做标记指明 → 表示、指代。
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “denote”?

  1. A Put up with, allow
  2. B To indicate or signify.
  3. C To house or provide for
  4. D To climb or go up
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B — To indicate or signify.. “denote” means To indicate or signify..

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “To indicate or signify.”?

  1. A accommodate
  2. B denote
  3. C tolerate
  4. D ascend
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B — denote. “denote” means To indicate or signify..

Common questions about “denote”

What does “denote” mean?

denote — To indicate or signify.. In Chinese: 表示;指示;意味着.

How do you pronounce “denote”?

denote is pronounced //dɪˈnəʊt//.

How is “denote” used in a sentence?

In scientific notation, the symbol 'g' denotes the acceleration due to gravity, approximately 9.8 meters per second squared. (在科学记数法中,符号“g”表示重力加速度,约为每秒9.8米平方。)

What are synonyms for “denote”?

indicate, signify, represent — all close in meaning to denote (To indicate or signify.).

What is the opposite of “denote”?

conceal, obscure — each the opposite of denote (To indicate or signify.).

Is “denote” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. denote is on the SAT Prep Easy list — mid-frequency academic words that do get tested. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “denote”?

de + note(标记) → 做标记指明 → 表示、指代。

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