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signifying

Signifying (noun) means the act of representing or indicating a meaning. Example: “The gesture was clearly signifying disapproval.”

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The act of representing or indicating a meaning.
"The gesture was clearly signifying disapproval."

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In plain EnglishThe action of standing for or pointing to a meaning.

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What does “signifying” mean?

The word “signifying” means the act of representing or indicating a meaning. In plain terms, the action of standing for or pointing to a meaning.

How do you use “signifying” in a sentence?

Here is “signifying” used in a sentence: “The gesture was clearly signifying disapproval.”

What part of speech is “signifying”?

“Signifying” is a noun.

What is the meaning of signifying?

"signifying" (noun) means the act of representing or indicating a meaning.

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