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mean vs denote

denote vs mean

mean is a noun but denote is not a noun.

mean is an adjective but denote is not an adjective.

mean and denote both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
mean Yes Yes Yes No
denote No No Yes No
As verbs, denote is a hyponym of mean; that is, denote is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than mean:
  • mean: denote or connote
  • denote: have as a meaning
Other hyponyms of mean include refer.
mean (noun) denote (noun)
an average of n numbers computed by adding some function of the numbers and dividing by some function of n
mean (adjective) denote (adjective)
of no value or worth
having or showing an ignoble lack of honor or morality
characterized by malice
approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value
marked by poverty befitting a beggar
(used of sums of money) so small in amount as to deserve contempt
(used of persons or behavior) characterized by or indicative of lack of generosity
very good; of the highest quality
mean (verb) denote (verb)
have in mind as a purpose have as a meaning
intend to refer to be a sign or indication of
destine or designate for a certain purpose make known; make an announcement
mean or intend to express or convey
denote or connote
have as a logical consequence
have a specified degree of importance
Difference between mean and denote

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