symbolization

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the use of symbols to convey meaning
  2. noun something visible that by association or convention represents something else that is invisible
  3. noun the practice of investing things with symbolic meaning

Etymology

From symbol + -ization or symbolize + -ation.

In classic literature

Synonyms

symbolisation

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