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merkitys — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • bearing noun A mechanical part that supports a moving component and reduces friction between surfaces.
  • consequence noun A result or effect that follows from an action or cause.
  • denotation noun The act of denoting, or something (such as a symbol) that denotes
  • designation noun The act of officially naming or selecting something, or the name/title given.
  • magnitude noun The size, scale, or importance of something.
  • meaning noun The idea or sense that a word, action, or symbol is intended to convey.
  • semantics noun The branch of linguistics concerned with meaning in language.
  • sense noun One of the physical faculties — sight, hearing, smell, taste, touch — through which the body perceives the world.
  • significance noun The quality of being important or having a noticeable effect.
  • weight noun How heavy someone or something is.

Senses

merkitys is used for these senses in English:

  • bearing Relevance; a relationship or connection.
  • consequence (especially when preceded by "of") Importance, influence, or significance.
  • denotation (semantics) Something signified or referred to; a particular meaning of a symbol
  • designation Selection and appointment for a purpose or office.
  • magnitude (uncountable, countable) The absolute or relative size, extent or importance of something.
  • meaning The denotation, referent, or idea connected with a word, expression, or symbol.
  • meaning The purpose, value, or significance (of something) beyond the fact of that thing's existence.
  • semantics The meanings of individual words, as opposed to the overall meaning of a passage.

bearing — full definition

  1. noun A mechanical part that supports a moving component and reduces friction between surfaces.
  2. noun A direction or angle measured relative to true north, used to describe position or heading.
  3. noun A person's posture, manner, or general demeanour.
  4. noun Relevance or connection to a matter.

consequence — full definition

  1. noun A result or effect that follows from an action or cause.
  2. noun Importance or significance.
  3. verb To impose a specific penalty or negative outcome on someone, especially a child, for misbehaviour.

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