The objects or concept that a word or phrase denotes, or that which a sentence says.
rich in significance or implication; "a meaning look"; "pregnant with meaning"
the idea that is intended; "What is the sense of this proverb?"
the message that is intended or expressed
the idea that is intended; "What is the meaning of this proverb?"
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 ambigtuous"
the idea that is intended
the message that is intended or expressed or signified