signification meaning

Definition of signification

1. the message that is intended or expressed or signified
   • what is the meaning of this sentence
   • the significance of a red traffic light
   • the signification of Chinese characters
   • the import of his announcement was ambiguous

   Synonyms: meaning, significance, import

   Type of: message

   Kinds: lexical meaning, grammatical meaning, symbolization, sense, intension, referent, effect, intent, moral, nuance, overtone, point

   Related forms: signify