symbol

  • 21Symbol — For other uses, see Symbol (disambiguation). Symbology redirects here. For other uses, see Symbology (disambiguation). A symbol is something which represents an idea, a physical entity or a process but is distinct from it. The purpose of a symbol …

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  • 22Symbol — Zeichen; Vorzeichen; Signal; Piktogramm; Ikon; Bildzeichen; Token; Markierung; Merkmal; Emblem; Wahrzeichen; Hoheitszeichen; …

    Universal-Lexikon

  • 23symbol — noun 1 image/object/event that is a sign of sth ADJECTIVE ▪ dramatic, important, perfect, potent, powerful, ultimate ▪ The Berlin wall was the ultimate symbol of the Cold War. ▪ …

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  • 24symbol — Letters used to identify companies on the consolidated tape and other locations. Bloomberg Financial Dictionary * * * symbol sym‧bol [ˈsɪmbl] noun [countable] 1. a picture, shape, or set of letters that represents a particular meaning: • We need …

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  • 25symbol — sym|bol W3 [ˈsımbəl] n [Date: 1400 1500; : Latin; Origin: symbolum, from Greek symbolon proof of who someone is, checked by comparing its other half , from symballein to throw together, compare , from syn ( SYN ) + ballein to throw ] 1.) a… …

    Dictionary of contemporary English

  • 26symbol — [[t]sɪ̱mb(ə)l[/t]] ♦♦♦ symbols 1) N COUNT: with supp Something that is a symbol of a society or an aspect of life seems to represent it because it is very typical of it. To them, the monarchy is the special symbol of nationhood... She was put… …

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  • 27symbol — /sim beuhl/, n., v., symboled, symboling or (esp. Brit.) symbolled, symbolling. n. 1. something used for or regarded as representing something else; a material object representing something, often something immaterial; emblem, token, or sign. 2.… …

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  • 28symbol — Synonyms and related words: abbreviation, accent, accent mark, acronym, agent, allegory, alphabet, alphabetic character, alternate, alternative, analogy, armory, arms, art, attribute, backup, badge, badge of office, badges, banner, bar, baton,… …

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  • 29symbol — 01. The [symbol] of the Olympic games is recognized throughout the world. 02. A white dove is [symbolic] of peace and goodwill between nations. 03. Pb is the chemical [symbol] for lead. 04. I read somewhere that most North Americans can only… …

    Grammatical examples in English

  • 30symbol */*/ — UK [ˈsɪmb(ə)l] / US noun [countable] Word forms symbol : singular symbol plural symbols 1) a) a picture or shape used to represent something pagan fertility symbols symbol of: A crescent moon was the symbol of the old Ottoman Empire. b) a mark,… …

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