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signification

sig·ni·fi·ca·tion [ sìgnəfi káysh'n ] (plural sig·ni·fi·ca·tions)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. meaning: the meaning of something such as a word, event, or other phenomenon

2. signifying: the signifying or indicating of something

[13th century. Via French< Latin signification- "indication, sign" < past participle of significare (see signify)]
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