Denote and Specify

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Denote

Denote verb - To communicate or convey (as an idea) to the mind.

Usage example: a flashing red light that denotes danger

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Specify is a synonym for denote in assign topic. In some cases you can use "Specify" instead a verb "Denote", when it comes to topics like show, mention, describe.

Nearby Words: denotation, denoting

Specify

Specify verb - To give the rules about (something) clearly and exactly.

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Denote is a synonym for specify in assign topic. You can use "Denote" instead a verb "Specify", if it concerns topics such as show, mention, describe.

Nearby Words: specific, specification, specified, specifying, specifier

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part	denote part	specify part
area	denote area	specify area
number	denote number	specify number
characters	denote characters	specify characters
Other words: gender.

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