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/'m/i/n/I//N/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

the message that is intended or expressed or signified

noun.communication

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Synonyms import significance signification

Source: WordNet 3.0
the idea that is intended

noun.cognition

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Synonyms substance

Source: WordNet 3.0
That which is meant or intended; intent; purpose; aim; object; as, a mischievous <i>meaning</i> was apparent.

noun

Source: webster1913