Designation and Denotation

Designation

Designation noun - A word or combination of words by which a person or thing is regularly known.
Usage example: we've never given the homemade gadget a proper designation

Denotation is a synonym for designation in symbol topic. In some cases you can use "Denotation" instead a noun "Designation".

Denotation

Denotation noun - A word or combination of words by which a person or thing is regularly known.
Usage example: “soul” is the common denotation for that mysterious force within the human body that gives it life and yet is separate from it
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Synonyms for Denotation

Designation is a synonym for denotation in symbol topic. You can use "Designation" instead a noun "Denotation", if it concerns topics such as indication.

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