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symbol

9 definitions • 11 examples
1
a sign, shape, or object that is used to represent something else:

Examples:

A heart shape is the symbol of love.
The wheel in the Indian flag is a symbol of peace.
2
something that is used to represent a quality or idea:

Examples:

Water, a symbol of life, recurs as an image throughout her poems.
3
a number, letter, or sign used in mathematics, music, science, etc.:

Examples:

The symbol for oxygen is O.
4
An object can be described as a symbol of something else if it seems to represent it because it is connected with it in a lot of people's minds:

Examples:

The private jet is a symbol of wealth.
5
anything used to represent something else, such as a sign or mark, a person, or an event:

Examples:

Five interlocking rings is the symbol of the Olympic games.
She’s a symbol of hope for people living with this condition.
6
Symbols are used in mathematics, music, and science and also have various practical uses:

Examples:

The symbol on this label means that the shirt is washable.
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a sign, shape, or object that is used to represent something else:

Examples:

The Nike tick is an instantly recognizable symbol.
8
something that shows someone's position in society:

Examples:

The BlackBerry and the iPhone, initially symbols of high status, have become popular choices in the marketplace.
Owning a car has become a symbol of success in China's main cities.
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