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denote
/dɪˈnəʊt/
[/dɪˈnəʊt/]
to stand for or mean
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Definition
To denote is to be a sign or symbol for something, or to mean it directly. In maths, a letter can denote an unknown value.
Example
Let x denote the number of students.
Let x denote the number of students.
Etymology
From Latin 'denotare' meaning to mark out.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in maths and logic to mean stand for or represent.