As a Noun: 1. In linguistics, the literal (narrow) meaning or "dictionary definition" of a word or sign. English = denotation Note: 1. The signer in the video is giving an Auslan explanation of the English term DENOTATION as it is used in an educational or academic context, especially when talking or writing about linguistics. 2. There appears to be no commonly used Auslan sign for DENOTATION (but some signers represent this visually using depicting signs, once they have established the topic). If you know a sign for DENOTATION used by you or other Auslan users (deaf people or interpreters) please go to "Report missing sign" and supply details. Thank you.