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symbol
noun
a
written
or
printed
sign
that
represents
an
idea
,
number
,
sound
,
or
unit
in
subjects
like
mathematics
,
music
,
or
science
•
The
teacher
wrote
the
symbol
π
on
the
board
to
explain
the
circumference
of
a
circle
.
The
teacher
wrote
the
symbol
π
on
the
board
to
explain
the
circumference
of
a
circle
.
•
Each
chemical
element
has
its
own
symbol
on
the
periodic
table
.
Each
chemical
element
has
its
own
symbol
on
the
periodic
table
.
From
Greek
symbolon
meaning
‘
token
,
mark
’.
noun
an
object
,
picture
,
or
action
that
represents
a
particular
idea
,
feeling
,
or
quality
•
A
white
dove
is
a
symbol
of
peace
around
the
world
.
A
white
dove
is
a
symbol
of
peace
around
the
world
.
•
The
heart
shape
has
become
a
universal
symbol
of
love
.
The
heart
shape
has
become
a
universal
symbol
of
love
.
Metaphoric
extension
of
earlier
sense
referring
to
signs
.
noun
a
person
or
thing
that
is
widely
seen
as
representing
a
particular
quality
,
group
,
or
historical
period
•
Nelson
Mandela
is
regarded
as
a
symbol
of
forgiveness
and
resilience
.
Nelson
Mandela
is
regarded
as
a
symbol
of
forgiveness
and
resilience
.
•
The
Statue
of
Liberty
stands
as
a
symbol
of
freedom
for
many
immigrants
.
The
Statue
of
Liberty
stands
as
a
symbol
of
freedom
for
many
immigrants
.
Derived
from
older
senses
of
representing
ideas
,
extended
to
notable
people
or
monuments
.
