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Meaning of the word symbol in English

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symbol

US /ˈsɪm.bəl/
UK /ˈsɪm.bəl/
"symbol" picture

Noun

1.

a thing that represents or stands for something else, especially a material object representing something abstract.

Example:
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The dove is a symbol of peace.
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The cross is a powerful symbol for Christians.
Synonym:
emblemrepresentationtokensignmark
2.

a character or mark used to represent something in a system of notation or a mathematical expression.

Example:
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The dollar symbol ($) is used for currency.
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The chemical symbol for water is H2O.
Synonym:
charactermarksignnotation
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