Meaning vs. Outwit — What's the Difference?

What is meant by a word, text, concept, or action

To surpass in cleverness or cunning; outsmart

Intended to communicate something that is not directly expressed

(transitive) To get the better of; to outsmart, to beat in a competition of wits.

The denotation, referent, or idea associated with a word or phrase

To surpass in wisdom, esp. in cunning.

Something that is conveyed or intended, especially by language; sense or significance

To defeat or gain an advantage over by superior craft or cunning stratagems; as, the thief outwitted his pursuers and left the country undetected.

An interpreted goal, intent, or end

The faculty of acquiring wisdom by observation and experience, or the wisdom so acquired; - opposed to inwit.

A sense of importance or purpose

Beat through cleverness and wit;

Disposed or intended in a specified manner. Often used in combination

Full of meaning; expressive

(of words, expressions or symbols)

The denotation, referent, or idea connected with a word, expression, or symbol.

The connotation associated with a word, expression, or symbol.

The purpose, value, or significance (of something) beyond the fact of that thing's existence.

(of a person's actions) Intention.

Present participle of mean

Having a (specified) intention.

Expressing some intention or significance; meaningful.

That which is meant or intended; intent; purpose; aim; object; as, a mischievous meaning was apparent.

That which is signified, whether by act lanquage; signification; sense; import; as, the meaning of a hint.

Sense; power of thinking.

The message that is intended or expressed or signified;

The idea that is intended;

Rich in significance or implication;