definition of
meaning

[1] #1 meaning n. [significance, signification, import] the message that is intended or expressed or signified; "what is the meaning of this sentence"; "the significance of a red traffic light"; "the signification of Chinese characters"; "the import of his announcement was ambiguous". wn

[2] #2 meaning n. [substance] the idea that is intended; "What is the meaning of this proverb?". wn