Thesaurus results for SIGNIFICATION

signification

noun

ˌsig-nə-fə-ˈkā-shən

Definition of signification

as in meaning

the idea that is conveyed or intended to be conveyed to the mind by language, symbol, or action we should assume that the author is using the word in its ordinary signification

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of signification According to Baudrillard, consumption is institutionalized as a signification as well as a social differentiation process. — Ayse Binay Kurultay, Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 May 2026 Both artists draw from their Renaissance references to take up the significations of light, mass, and scale. — Horace D. Ballard, Artforum, 22 Apr. 2026 The result is a concept devoid of signification on its own terms. — Literary Hub, 24 Mar. 2026 Location accuracy improved from there on out, with a signification portion of the data from the remainder of the experiment being within three miles of the craft’s true location. — Amber Jorgenson, Discover Magazine, 16 Jan. 2018

Recent Examples of Synonyms for signification

Noun

Instructors say in these classes, these new drivers will go over depth perception, the rules of the road, sign meanings, speed limits, what happens when you get pulled over, emergency situations, and how to be a good defensive driver.

— Brian Sherrod, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
But that would be hollow without the sense that the characters’ emotions, and therefore our emotions, are real—that the story, though it might have been born from metaphor, has literal, intrinsic meaning.

— Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of meaning

Noun

The Voyager starts to make more sense when the bike also needs to handle groceries, school gear, or part of the morning drop-off routine.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 19 Aug. 2026
For communities facing population loss, an aging workforce, or struggling to retain young professionals and skilled workers, attracting new residents can make economic sense.

— Meggen Harris, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of sense

Noun

But that’s not the reality for many content creators, who are working on media production, audience retention strategies, brand partnerships and business relationships associated with their online presence.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
Top podcaster Alex Cooper’s beverage business is shutting down, demonstrating the challenges online creators often have in diversifying their work away from content.

— Ashley Carman, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of content

Noun

That’s when Way mutters the p-word — under his breath for plausible deniability, but certainly still with the intention of being heard, smirking at the sound of my laughter.

— Selome Hailu, Variety, 18 Aug. 2026
Garrecht-Williams bought a television from the local Walmart store with the intention of returning it the following morning.

— Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of intention

Noun

The mobility was on display with many run-pass option and play-action rollout concepts designed around the intent to throw in Saturday’s game.

— Nate Atkins, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
Board members would be breaching their fiduciary duty for failing to enforce the provisions of the declaration and must reaffirm their intent to prospectively enforce the declaration by board resolution, and actually do so.

— Howard Dakoff, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026