What's the difference between denotation and symbol?

Denotation


Definition:

  • (n.) The marking off or separation of anything.

Example Sentences:

  • (1) These features of the new quaternary structure, denoted Y, may therefore be representative of quaternary states that occur transiently along pathways between the normal unliganded, T, and liganded, R, hemoglobin structures.
  • (2) The term true mucogingival defects has been used to denote a complete absence of attached gingiva.
  • (3) Cross-linking of the one-to-one complex of actin and depactin with 1-ethyl-3-[3-(dimethylamino)propyl]-carbodiimide (EDC) generated two types of cross-linked products with slightly different apparent molecular weights, denoted as 60KU and 60KL.
  • (4) For now, given the group's perceived correlation with consumer confidence, consensus opinion continues to denote a sell [on the shares]."
  • (5) 4.58pm BST First-set tie-break: Kyrgios 6-4 Nadal* (*denotes server): Kyrgios dabs a backhand wide.
  • (6) Art v II-A and Art v II-B were shown to be antigenically identical with the allergen we have formerly denoted Ag7.
  • (7) The Pasteurella haemolytica leukotoxin determinant is composed of four contiguous genes encoded on the same DNA strand and denoted lktCABD, in the order of their genetic organization.
  • (8) 9.23am GMT Second set: Murray* 3-6, 2-1 Federer (*denotes server): Wow.
  • (9) The results of treatment with LUPIDON--LUPIDON H and LUPIDON G proved to be of equal effectiveness--can be denoted as very positive because of the good or very good effects that could be observed in more than 80% of all the cases concerned.
  • (10) The complaint of abdominal pain requires an orderly and thorough approach because even mild or non-specific pain can denote a potentially life-threatening intra-abdominal pathology.
  • (11) First-set tie-break: Kyrgios* 6-5 Nadal (*denotes server): Nerves?
  • (12) These collective findings may signify an interesting difference in the release process in such diverse systems or denote a dissimilarity in the transport or processing of the toxin when applied into intact neurones or cells permeabilised by detergent or streptolysin.
  • (13) A profile showing "no concern" on all 11 factors denotes clear acceptability of the child as an implant candidate.
  • (14) Each allograft tissue sample was rated as to extent of pathologic changes denoting rejection and was classified accordingly.
  • (15) Seven morphiceptin-like peptides with the H-Tyr-Pro-Phe-Xxx-NH2 sequence, where Xxx denotes the selected amino acids (Ala, Asp, Gly, Gln, Lys, Thr and Tyr), have been synthesized.
  • (16) Updated at 10.26am GMT 10.21am GMT Third set: Murray* 3-6, 4-6, 3-2 Federer (*denotes server): Federer has come to the net around 35 times.
  • (17) While the term "isokinetics" generally denotes a type of muscular contraction which accompanies a constant rate of limb movement, periods of acceleration and deceleration exist in the context of isokinetic exercise.
  • (18) The presence of squamous cells in eccrine neoplasms is not well recognized, but is usually considered to denote malignant transformation.
  • (19) We have demonstrated in rat hepatocytes that 3H-histamine binds specifically to novel low (microM) and high (nM) affinity sites, designated "HIC" to denote their intracellular location.
  • (20) The other dehydratase reaction, however, is catalyzed in nature by an enzyme denoted arogenate dehydratase.

Symbol


Definition:

  • (n.) A visible sign or representation of an idea; anything which suggests an idea or quality, or another thing, as by resemblance or by convention; an emblem; a representation; a type; a figure; as, the lion is the symbol of courage; the lamb is the symbol of meekness or patience.
  • (n.) Any character used to represent a quantity, an operation, a relation, or an abbreviation.
  • (n.) An abstract or compendium of faith or doctrine; a creed, or a summary of the articles of religion.
  • (n.) That which is thrown into a common fund; hence, an appointed or accustomed duty.
  • (n.) Share; allotment.
  • (n.) An abbreviation standing for the name of an element and consisting of the initial letter of the Latin or New Latin name, or sometimes of the initial letter with a following one; as, C for carbon, Na for sodium (Natrium), Fe for iron (Ferrum), Sn for tin (Stannum), Sb for antimony (Stibium), etc. See the list of names and symbols under Element.
  • (v. t.) To symbolize.

Example Sentences:

  • (1) A tiny studio flat that has become a symbol of London's soaring property prices is to be investigated by planning, environmental health and fire safety authorities after the Guardian revealed details of its shoebox-like proportions.
  • (2) In Tirana, Francis lauded the mutual respect and trust between Muslims, Catholics and Orthodox Christians in Albania as a "precious gift" and a powerful symbol in today's world.
  • (3) They operate on a mystical and symbolic plane, which is foreign to the practice of "Western" medicine.
  • (4) They include the Francoist slogan "Arriba España" and the yoke-and-arrows symbol of the far right Falange, whose members killed the women.
  • (5) Plasma drug concentrations, subjective self-ratings, and the digit symbol substitution test (DSST) were evaluated during 24 hours after dosage.
  • (6) YOH shifted the healthy subjects' mood towards feeling panicked, elevated systolic blood pressure and plasma prolactin concentrations, reduced digit symbol substitution, and induced drowsiness and passiveness.
  • (7) Brazil and Argentina unite in protest against culture of sexual violence Read more The symbolic power of so many women standing together proves that focusing on victims does not mean portraying women as passive.
  • (8) There on the street is Young Jo whose last words were, "I am wery symbolic, sir."
  • (9) Third, the appropriation of these symbolic forms of society, self, and the emotions by the current Iranian Islamic state and the role of the state in defining the meaning and legitimacy of emotions and their expression is analyzed.
  • (10) The philosopher defended his actions by referring to Pierre Bourdieu's concept of symbolic violence, naturally enough, but it didn't wash with HR.
  • (11) This museum is a symbol of the artistic vitality of Paris.
  • (12) The best was the oral version of the Symbol Digit Modalities test, which by itself accounted for 70% of the variance of the full-sized-vehicle driving score.
  • (13) The performance tests included tracking, choice reaction, flicker fusion, exophoria, nystagmus, digit symbol substitution and the subjective assessment of mood.
  • (14) Besides, Francis says, once their reformation had gone on longer than their initial career, the rest of the band were starting to feel wary about just playing the old material, particularly when they found themselves booked to play a Canadian casino, the kind of venue that is traditionally the preserve of oldies acts: "It was just sort of symbolic, like ha-ha, here we are, at the casino.
  • (15) To investigate this issue, data from two previous papers were reanalysed to investigate the complete time course of precuing target location with either: (1) a peripheral cue that may draw attention reflexively, or (2) a central, symbolic cue that may require attention to be directed voluntarily.
  • (16) This more recent system has developed embedded wlithin the posteriorly located analytic and mnemonic cortical tissues and provides for communications between individuals within the species at symbolic, verbal levels.
  • (17) The top of the fence can also be manipulated in certain ways such as including curvature outward at the top of the fence to make scaling it much more difficult for most.” Some critics, including Washington DC congressional delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton, have warned against excessive fortification, but the report argues: “We recognise all the competing considerations that may go into questions regarding the fence, but believe that protection of the President and the White House must be the higher priority.” “Every additional second of response time provided by a fence that is more difficult to climb makes a material difference in ensuring the President’s safety and protecting the symbol that is the White House.” The panel also urges that a new head of secret service, to replace ousted head Julia Pierson, be brought in from outside the agency, ensuring it is better staffed and trained in future.
  • (18) "They said I was speaking about things I should not be speaking about ... insulting national symbols.
  • (19) It would be symbolic – not legally binding – but Pearson’s proposal is not just constitutional poetry.
  • (20) The task was to discriminate the orientation of the middle [symbol: see text].