reference (n)
denotation (n)
extension (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 09
def the most direct or specific meaning of a word or expression
def the class of objects that an expression refers to
examples the extension of `satellite of Mars' is the set containing only Demos and Phobos
Outgoing links
Hypernym meaning, substance
Derivationally related form extension → extensional
Derivationally related form denotation → denote
Derivationally related form reference → referent; reference → refer
Derivationally related form reference → refer
Incoming links
Derivationally related form extensional → extension
Derivationally related form referent → reference; refer → reference
Hyponym meaning, substance
Derivationally related form refer → reference
Derivationally related form denote → denotation

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