What's the difference between denoting and scratch?

Denoting


Definition:

  • (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Denote

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.

Scratch


Definition:

  • (v. t.) To rub and tear or mark the surface of with something sharp or ragged; to scrape, roughen, or wound slightly by drawing something pointed or rough across, as the claws, the nails, a pin, or the like.
  • (v. t.) To write or draw hastily or awkwardly.
  • (v. t.) To cancel by drawing one or more lines through, as the name of a candidate upon a ballot, or of a horse in a list; hence, to erase; to efface; -- often with out.
  • (v. t.) To dig or excavate with the claws; as, some animals scratch holes, in which they burrow.
  • (v. i.) To use the claws or nails in tearing or in digging; to make scratches.
  • (v. i.) To score, not by skillful play but by some fortunate chance of the game.
  • (n.) A break in the surface of a thing made by scratching, or by rubbing with anything pointed or rough; a slight wound, mark, furrow, or incision.
  • (n.) A line across the prize ring; up to which boxers are brought when they join fight; hence, test, trial, or proof of courage; as, to bring to the scratch; to come up to the scratch.
  • (n.) Minute, but tender and troublesome, excoriations, covered with scabs, upon the heels of horses which have been used where it is very wet or muddy.
  • (n.) A kind of wig covering only a portion of the head.
  • (n.) A shot which scores by chance and not as intended by the player; a fluke.
  • (a.) Made, done, or happening by chance; arranged with little or no preparation; determined by circumstances; haphazard; as, a scratch team; a scratch crew for a boat race; a scratch shot in billiards.

Example Sentences:

  • (1) To test the hypothesis that EAA agonists are involved in transmission of nociceptive information in the spinal cord, we tested the effect of various opioid, sigma and phencyclidine compounds on the action of NMDA in the tail-flick, hot-plate and biting and scratching nociceptive tests.
  • (2) Some organization schemes concerning locomotor and scratching rhythmicity generators are considered, such as: two half-centres with reciprocal inhibitory connections and tonic excitatory influences on these half-centres: two half-centres with inhibitory-excitatory connections and tonic excitatory influences on one half-centre; ring structures consisting of more than two functional groups of neurons with excitatory and inhibitory connections between them.
  • (3) In an interview with the Guardian, James Hansen, the world's pre-eminent climate scientist, said any agreement likely to emerge from the negotiations would be so deeply flawed that it would be better to start again from scratch.
  • (4) The satisfaction derived from smoking depends not only on the pharmacological effects of nicotine but also the sensory stimulation from smoke inhalation, particularly the tracheal 'scratch'.
  • (5) The pathogenesis of the prolific mite population is unclear, but either a specific immunologic deficit or the inability to effectively eliminate the mites by scratching is a plausible possibility.
  • (6) Forty-three percent of dog bites, and 52% of cat bites-scratches were provoked, that is, happened while the victim was interacting with the animal.
  • (7) If the NHS was being created from scratch, primary and community care would be treated as one service.
  • (8) The timing of knee extensor activity within the hip cycle is different for each form of the scratch (Robertson et al., 1985); thus, the sign of the reset cannot be predicted from the timing of the stimulus relative to the knee extensor cycle.
  • (9) We report a patient with cat scratch disease who presented with multiple scattered nodular lesions on the legs.
  • (10) Application of APV to a midbody segment also reduced the magnitude of temporal summation in the scratch circuit in response to electrical stimuli delivered to the shell at 4- to 5-s intervals.
  • (11) Windshields, spectacles, contact lenses, lashes, an excessive tear meniscus, intraocular lens scratches, and posterior capsular opacification are possible causes that can be easily identified and treated.
  • (12) Ventral UVA pre-exposure did not appear to affect dorsal skin irritation as expressed by scratch marks.
  • (13) A rare vascular proliferation found as a skin lesion in patients suffering from the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome and sometimes referred to as epithelioid angiomatosis is believed to be a manifestation of infection by the cat scratch bacillus or a related organism.
  • (14) We have made Afghanistan stronger by building up from scratch strong security forces.
  • (15) Immunoperoxidase staining with an antiserum raised against the cat-scratch disease bacillus stained these organisms in all patients.
  • (16) licking, scratching, grooming, head and limb movements), a reaction termed immobility.
  • (17) These data suggest that hindlimb scratching induced by 5-HT agonists may not be centrally mediated but rather may be mediated by a neuronal 5-HT1A receptor localized outside the blood-brain barrier.
  • (18) In contrast, after weaning they showed a significant increment in the duration of face-washing, head-washing, fur licking and body-scratching.
  • (19) A strong correlation was found between reduction in scratching and improvement in skin status.
  • (20) But screens already demonstrated by GT can withstand scratches from concrete.