symbolization meaning

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symbolization (noun): the use of symbols to convey meaning.

Spelling: symbolisation (British) · symbolization (American)

symbolization has 3 meanings in this dictionary.

symbolization as a noun

  1. the use of symbols to convey meaning

    Synonyms: symbolisation

    Type of: meaning

    Related forms: symbolize

  2. something visible that by association or convention represents something else that is invisible
    • the eagle is a symbol of the United States

    Synonyms: symbol, symbolisation, symbolic representation

    Type of: representational process

    Kinds: crossbones, horn of plenty, death's head, oriflamme, white feather, emblem

    Related forms: symbolize

  3. the practice of investing things with symbolic meaning

    Synonyms: symbolism, symbolisation

    Type of: practice

Scrabble score: 29 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with SY · words ending in ON · 13-letter words

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