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Denote vs Verify - What's the difference?

denote | verify |

In transitive terms the difference between denote and verify

is that denote is to refer to literally; to convey meaning while verify is to confirm or test the truth or accuracy of something.

denote

English

Verb

(denot)
  • To indicate; to mark.
  • The yellow blazes denote the trail.
  • To make overt.
  • The tears denoted her true feelings.
  • To refer to literally; to convey meaning.
  • "Pre-" denotes "before."

    Derived terms

    * denotation * denotative ----

    verify

    English

    Verb

    (en-verb)
  • To substantiate or prove the truth of something
  • To confirm or test the truth or accuracy of something
  • (legal) To affirm something formally, under oath
  • Derived terms

    * verification * verifiable * unverified