Meaning & use

symbol

noun·Everyday

An object, image, or sign that represents an idea, quality, or something else by association.

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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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