denote

To be a sign of; to indicate the literal or primary meaning.

• denotation/ˌdiːnəʊˈteɪʃən/(n)字面意义
• denotative/dɪˈnəʊtətɪv/(adj)指示的

• denote meaning
• symbol denotes
• color denotes
• X denotes Y

1. 1.The red symbol on the map denotes a hospital. (indicate)
2. 2.In math, "x" typically denotes an unknown value. (represent)

• indicate/ˈɪndɪkeɪt/— point to, general
• signify/ˈsɪɡnɪfaɪ/— mean something important
• represent/ˌrɛprɪˈzɛnt/— stand for

de- (fully) + notare (to mark) — to mark clearly