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(n)
A symbolic conception.
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The act of symbolizing; the use of symbols to represent things, or the investing of things with a symbolic meaning.
A picture that represents a word or an idea by illustration.
(adj)
Implicitly representing or referring to another thing.
(linguistics) An abbreviation formed by the initial letters of other words.
The symbol "&".
A visual or other representation of the external form of something in art.
Representation of a concept through symbols or underlying meanings of objects or qualities.
The act of referring: a submitting for information or decision.
Quantity.
(countable, uncountable) A visible fact that shows that something exists or may happen.
The action of creating or assigning such a sequence for identification.
(countable) A being involved in the action of a story; a persona.
A proverb or proverbial expression, common saying; a frequently used word or phrase.
Something serving as an expression of something else.
A group, often named or numbered, to which items are assigned based on similarity or defined criteria.
The action of marking.
The action of expressing thoughts, ideas, feelings, etc.
The embodiment or encapsulation of a class of items.
That which designates; a distinguishing mark or name; distinctive title; appellation.
An entry in a list or directory.
A ticker tape, either the traditional paper kind or a scrolling message on a screen.
A representative symbol, such as a trademark, a badge or logo.
A person of extraordinary fame or accomplishments.
Something that identifies or uniquely points to something or someone else.
(countable) A physical entity typifying an abstract concept.
A fact that shows that something exists or may happen.
A person's name, written by that person, used as identification or to signify approval of accompanying material, such as a legal contract.
A motion of the limbs or body, especially one made to emphasize speech.
(figurative) A distinguishing characteristic.
A sign made to give notice of some occurrence, command, or danger, or to indicate the start of a concerted action.
The inherent nature of a thing or idea.
One’s relative placement in a list.
A person’s condition, position or standing relative to that of others.
A visual symbol or emblem that acts as a trademark or a means of identification of a company or organization.
A number, letter, or other mark that refers to the ability of something.
A bounding straight edge of a two-dimensional shape.
A small ticket or sign giving information about something to which it is attached or intended to be attached.
A prescribed number or percentage that may serve as, for example, a maximum, a minimum, or a goal.
A word, symbol, or phrase used to identify a particular company's product and differentiate it from other companies' products.
The proportional relationship between one amount, value etc. and another.
Alternative spelling of telltale. [One who divulges private information with intent to hurt others.]
A distinctive mark, token, sign, emblem or cognizance, worn on one’s clothing, as an insignia of some rank, or of the membership of an organization.
(graphical user interface) A small picture that represents something.
A patch or other object that indicates a person's official or military rank, or membership in a group or organization.
(chiefly Canada, US, Philippines) Performance on a test or other evaluation(s), expressed by a number, letter, or other symbol; a score.
A cultural icon, or especially popular person.
(heading) Boundary, land within a boundary.
(figurative) That which gives notice of danger, hope, etc., or keeps people on the correct path; a source of inspiration.
A row of people or things organized in a grid pattern, often soldiers.
A notable location with historical, cultural, or geographical significance.
Something, such as a glove or other pledge, thrown down as a challenge to combat (now usually figurative).
A small structure built to contain domesticated animals such as sheep, pigs or pigeons.
A reminder or cue.
Any large sign, especially when made of soft material or fabric.
The summit of a hill or mountain ridge.
An elevated landmass smaller than a mountain.
(in combinations) Having a particular rating or rate
(by extension, often attributive) The most important one out of a related group.
The edge of the land where it meets an ocean, sea, gulf, bay, or large lake.
Suited for everyday use.
(by extension) Someone in a nominal position of leadership who has little to no actual power.
The process of keeping score in a sport or contest.
The total number of goals, points, runs, etc. earned by a participant in a game.
A pinniped (Pinnipedia), particularly an earless seal (true seal) or eared seal.
(v)
(transitive) To stand or act in the place of; to perform the duties, exercise the rights, or otherwise act on behalf of
(N)
a Surrealist art magazine edited by Georges Bataille.
To give (something) a meaning or an importance.
(transitive) To be symbolic of; to represent.
(British spelling) Alternative form of symbolize. [(transitive) To be symbolic of; to represent.]
A drawing or diagram conveying information.
That which represents something else.
A recurring or dominant element; an artistic theme.
A pointer or index that indicates something.
A method of transforming a text in order to conceal its meaning.
A grouping based on shared characteristics; a class.
An original model of which all other similar concepts, objects, or persons are merely copied, derivative, emulated, or patterned; a prototype.
Any piece of equipment made for a particular purpose, especially a mechanical or electrical one.
Obsolete form of symbol. [A character or glyph representing an idea, concept or object.]
the act of representing something with a symbol
(uncountable) The study or use of symbols.