denote

Everyday

1. To be a sign or symbol for something; to stand for. tree →
2. (formal) To show or mean something. tree →

In the lessons

Common in maths and science: "let x denote the number of apples", "the symbol + denotes adding". On maps, a blue line denotes a river. Phrases: let x denote, denoted by.

Examples

• Let n denote the number of children. tree →
• The symbol ÷ denotes division. tree →
• On the map, a blue line denotes a river. tree →
• A red flag denotes danger. tree →
• The letter m denotes metres. tree →
• Stars denote the best answers. tree →
• One wore a cap of two staring colors, denoting the class of persons to which she belonged. tree →

Note

Formal; plain words: stand for, mean, show. In algebra, "let x denote" names the unknown you want to find.

In Jewish tradition

Interpretation: In Sefer Yetzirah the paths, letters and numbers stand for deeper powers. Commentators read each one as a sign pointing beyond itself. In the primary lessons: Common in maths and science: "let x denote the number of apples", "the symbol + denotes adding". On maps, a blue line denotes a river. Phrases: let x denote, denoted by.

Examples

• 3) Paths denote powers, effects, kinds, forms, degrees or stages. (Sefer Yetzirah, Kalisch 1877) tree →
• It is a particle like כּ, as; it is added the word מִין kind, denoting: as a kind of, like, as. (Sefer Yetzirah, Kalisch 1877) tree →
• C. to denote the absence of degrees, minutes, or seconds in their sexagesi- mal notation. (Mordell, The Origin of Letters and Numerals according to Sefer Yetzirah (1914)) tree →

Note

Formal; plain words: stand for, mean, show. In algebra, "let x denote" names the unknown you want to find.