1. the meaning or sense of a word, phrase, or symbol
Usage: formal
2. the act of signifying or indicating something
Usage: formal

Examples

• The signification of the ancient symbol remains unclear to historians.
• Students struggled to understand the signification of the complex metaphor.
• The signification of her gesture was lost on the audience.
• Linguists study the signification of words across different cultures.
• The treaty’s signification extended beyond its literal terms.
• He explained the signification of each element in the painting.