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   symbol

   /ˈsɪmbl/

   noun

   • 1. a mark or character used as a conventional representation of an object, function, or process, e.g. the letter or letters standing for a chemical element or a character in musical notation: "the symbol r in Figure 5 represents a gene which is ineffective" Similar signcharactermarkletterhieroglyphideogram
   • ▪ a shape or sign used to represent something such as an organization, e.g. a red cross or a Star of David: "the Red Cross symbol" Similar logoemblembadgestamptrademarkcrestinsigniacoat of armssealfiguredevicerunelogotypelogogrammonogramhallmarktagflagmottotokenmotifcolophonideogram
   • 2. a thing that represents or stands for something else, especially a material object representing something abstract: "the limousine was another symbol of his wealth and authority" Similar emblemtokensignrepresentationfigureimagetypemetaphorallegory

   verb

   • 1. symbolize. archaic

   Word Origin late Middle English (denoting the Apostles' Creed): from Latin symbolum ‘symbol, Creed (as the mark of a Christian)’, from Greek sumbolon ‘mark, token’, from sun- ‘with’ + ballein ‘to throw’.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSYMBOL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   something that is used to represent a quality or idea: Water, a symbol of life, recurs as an image throughout her poems. a number, letter, or sign used in mathematics, music, science, etc.: The symbol for oxygen is O.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › symbolSymbol Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   1. : an authoritative summary of faith or doctrine : creed. 2. : something that stands for or suggests something else by reason of relationship, association, convention, or accidental resemblance. especially : a visible sign of something invisible. the lion is a symbol of courage. 3.

4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › symbolSymbol - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   A symbol can be an object, shape, sign, or character used to represent something else. A flag is a symbol of a country. English teachers never tire of talking about symbols in literature.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › symbolSYMBOL Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Symbol definition: something used for or regarded as representing something else; a material object representing something, often something immaterial; emblem, token, or sign.. See examples of SYMBOL used in a sentence.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishsymbol noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   Definition of symbol noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSYMBOL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A symbol of something such as an idea is a shape or design that is used to represent it. A dove is a symbol of peace. American English : symbol / ˈsɪmbəl /

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › symbolSymbol - definition of symbol by The Free Dictionary

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   Define symbol. symbol synonyms, symbol pronunciation, symbol translation, English dictionary definition of symbol. a sign; something that represents something else: A dove is a symbol of peace. Not to be confused with: cymbal – brass plate used as a percussion...