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designatum

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun designatum has 1 sense
  1. designatum - something (whether existing or not) that is referred to by a linguistic expression
    --1 is a kind of
    referent

Definitions from the Web

Dictionary Term: designatum

Noun:

1. A term used in logic to refer to the object that a name or a general term stands for.

2. Something that has been designated or marked for a specific purpose or use.

3. In semiotics, a signified; the meaning or content associated with a sign.

Verb:

1. To designate or define something specifically.

2. To assign a meaning or interpretation to a symbol or sign.

Examples:

1. The designatum of the word "apple" is the actual fruit found in nature.

2. The company has a clear designatum for the new product, ensuring its success in the market.

3. The designatum of a stop sign is to indicate drivers to come to a complete halt.

4. The team's flag acts as a designatum, representing their unity and identity.

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