Meaning & use
symbol
An object, image, or sign that represents an idea, quality, or something else by association.
See it in a sentence
The dove is often used as a symbol of peace.
In chemistry, the letter O is the symbol for oxygen.
A note on using this word
Symbol covers both cultural or artistic meanings, like a flag representing a nation, and technical shorthand, like a mathematical symbol.
Words with a similar meaning
signemblem
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