v.tr. 1 be a sign of; indicate (the arrow denotes direction). 2 (usu. foll. by that + clause) mean, convey. 3 stand as a name for; signify. denotation n. denotative adj.
[ F dénoter or f. L denotare (as DE-, notare mark f. nota NOTE) ]
DENOTE
Meaning of DENOTE in English
Concise Oxford English dictionary. Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка. 2012