What is the meaning of signified?

noun

• The meaning of a word or expression; the way in which a word or expression or situation can be interpreted.
  • usage: "the dictionary gave several senses for the word"; "in the best sense charity is really a duty"; "the signifier is linked to the signified"
  • synonyms: sense

verb

• Denote or connote.
  • usage: "`maison' means `house' in French"; "An example sentence would show what this word means"
  • synonyms: mean, intend, signify, stand for
• Convey or express a meaning.
  • usage: "These words mean nothing to me"; "What does his strange behavior signify"
  • synonyms: signify
• Make known with a word or signal.
  • usage: "He signified his wish to pay the bill for our meal"
  • synonyms: signify