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English noun: symbolization

1. symbolization (communication) the use of symbols to convey meaning


Synonymssymbolisation


Broader (hypernym)import, meaning, significance, signification

2. symbolization (cognition) something visible that by association or convention represents something else that is invisible


SamplesThe eagle is a symbol of the United States.


Synonymssymbol, symbolic representation, symbolisation


Broader (hypernym)representational process


Narrower (hyponym)allegory, cornucopia, crossbones, death's head, emblem, horn of plenty, oriflamme, white feather

3. symbolization (act) the practice of investing things with symbolic meaning


Synonymssymbolisation, symbolism


Broader (hypernym)pattern, practice









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