Synonyms for denotation
ˌdi noʊˈteɪ ʃənde·no·ta·tion

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1. indication, denotationnoun

   the act of indicating or pointing out by name

   Synonyms:
   indication, meter reading, reading, reference, extension, indicant

2. reference, denotation, extensionnoun

   the most direct or specific meaning of a word or expression; the class of objects that an expression refers to

   "the extension of `satellite of Mars' is the set containing only Demos and Phobos"

   Synonyms:
   prolongation, consultation, filename extension, reference, cite, reference point, extension phone, reference work, acknowledgment, point of reference, elongation, character, indication, quotation, telephone extension, extension service, source, propagation, address, book of facts, annexe, university extension, annex, file name extension, extension, mention, citation, computer address, reference book, character reference, credit, lengthiness, wing

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