symbolization

Noun
  1. The use of symbols to convey meaning (synset 106614677)
    is a type of: import, meaning, significance, signification - the message that is intended or expressed or signified
    same as: symbolisation
  2. Something visible that by association or convention represents something else that is invisible (synset 105773412)
    "the eagle is a symbol of the United States"
    is a type of: representational process - any basic cognitive process in which some entity comes to stand for or represent something else
    subtypes:
    • crossbones - two crossed bones (or a representation of two crossed bones) used as a symbol danger or death
    • cornucopia, horn of plenty - a goat's horn filled with grain and flowers and fruit symbolizing prosperity
    • death's head - a human skull (or a representation of a human skull) used as a symbol of death
    • oriflamme - an inspiring symbol or ideal that serves as a rallying point in a struggle
    • white feather - a symbol of cowardice
    • allegory, emblem - a visible symbol representing an abstract idea
    same as: symbol, symbolic representation, symbolisation
  3. The practice of investing things with symbolic meaning (synset 100413284)
    is a type of: pattern, practice - a customary way of operation or behavior
    same as: symbolisation, symbolism

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