Noun
symbolization -
the use of symbols to convey meaning
symbolisation
signification ,
meaning ,
significance ,
import the idea that is intended; "What is the meaning of this proverb?"
symbolization -
something visible that by association or convention represents something else that is invisible; "the eagle is a symbol of the United States"
symbol ,
symbolisation ,
symbolic representation
representational process any basic cognitive process in which some entity comes to stand for or represent something else
crossbones two crossed bones (or a representation of two crossed bones) used as a symbol danger or death
horn of plenty ,
cornucopia 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 a red or orange-red flag used as a standard by early French kings
white feather a symbol of cowardice
symbolization -
the practice of investing things with symbolic meaning
symbolism ,
symbolisation
practice ,
pattern a customary way of operation or behavior; "it is their practice to give annual raises" ; "they changed their dietary pattern"
