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signifying

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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.