signify

(eg. critical, quote, vexed )

signify  /ˈsɪɡ nə ˌfaɪ/ ? Meaning of "signify"

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Definition(s):

  1. (v) denote or connote
  2. (v) convey or express a meaning
  3. (v) make known with a word or signal

Synonym(s)

mean, stand for

Derived Word(s)

signifier

Usage(s):

  1. The genius of our numbering system is that we can signify massive quantities in short spaces.
  2. Using measurements taken by NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope, Tinetti and her team clearly found in the wavelength variation pattern the three bands that signify water.
  3. They watch in part because the laying on of statuettes is meant to signify the designation of supreme cinematic quality.

Quotes

  1. "If the program is acted upon properly and in accordance with what the doctors signify he needs to work on and improve on, Carlos would not be reinstated until sometime after the All-Star break," Hendry said Monday.
    on Jun 28, 2010 By: Jim Hendry Source: MLB.com

  2. "Education. Health care. Two of the most important pillars of a strong America grew stronger this week. These achievements don't represent the end of our challenges; nor do they signify the end of the work that faces our country. But what they do...
    on Mar 27, 2010 By: Barack Obama Source: ABC News (blog)

  3. "The change of a person does not signify the change of a system," said Oswaldo Paya, whose pro-democracy Varela Project sought an unsuccessful referendum on civil rights and electoral reforms. "We have always maintained hope and today we are...
    on Feb 19, 2008 By: Oswaldo Paya Source: ABC News

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