signified

Plural: signifieds

Noun

• the meaning of a word or expression; the way in which a word or expression or situation can be interpreted
  • "the signifier is linked to the signified"
• The concept, object or person that is referred to by a sign or signifier.

Verb

• denote or connote
• convey or express a meaning
• make known with a word or signal
  • "He signified his wish to pay the bill for our meal"
• simple past and past participle of signify

Synonyms

intend, mean, sense, signify, stand for