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- DictionaryMean·ing/ˈmēniNG/
noun
- 1. what is meant by a word, text, concept, or action: "the meaning of the word “supermarket”"
adjective
- 1. intended to communicate something that is not directly expressed: "she gave Gabriel a meaning look"
1. a. : the thing one intends to convey especially by language : purport. Do not mistake my meaning. b. : the thing that is conveyed especially by language : import. Many words have more than one meaning. 2. : something meant or intended : aim. a mischievous meaning was apparent. 3. : significant quality.
MEANING definition: 1. The meaning of something is what it expresses or represents: 2. importance or value: 3. The…. Learn more.
MEANING meaning: 1. The meaning of something is what it expresses or represents: 2. importance or value: 3. The…. Learn more.
meaning. / ( ˈmiːnɪŋ) /. noun. the sense or significance of a word, sentence, symbol, etc; import; semantic or lexical content. the purpose underlying or intended by speech, action, etc. the inner, symbolic, or true interpretation, value, or message: the meaning of a dream. valid content; efficacy: a law with little or no meaning. philosophy.
The meaning of DICTIONARY is a reference source in print or electronic form containing words usually alphabetically arranged along with information about their forms, pronunciations, functions, etymologies, meanings, and syntactic and idiomatic uses.
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Definitions of meaning. noun. the message that is intended or expressed or signified. “What is the meaning of this sentence?” synonyms: import, significance, signification. see more. noun. the idea that is intended. “What is the meaning of this proverb?” synonyms: substance. see more. adjective. rich in significance or implication. “a meaning look”