Symbol
A symbol is an object that represents, stands for or suggests an idea, visual image, belief, action or material entity.
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Symbols take the form of words, sounds, gestures or visual images and are used to convey ideas and beliefs.
For example, a red octagon may be a symbol for "STOP".
Numeral systems
Numerals are symbols for numbers.
Alphabetic letters
Alphabetic letters are symbols for sounds.
Maps
On a map, a picture of a tent might represent a campsite.
In cartography, an organized collection of symbols forms a legend for a map.
Personal names
Personal names are symbols representing individuals.
Emotions
A red rose symbolizes love and compassion.
Glyphs
In typography, a glyph is an elemental symbol within an agreed set of symbols, intended to represent a readable character for the purposes of writing and thereby expressing thoughts, ideas and concepts.
See also
- Character (computing)
- Data
- Data (computing)
- Expression (computer science)
- Expression (mathematics)
- Formula (mathematics)
- Glyph
- Information
- Information theory
- Language
- Logogram
- Magic
- Mathematical notation
- Mathematics
- Namespace
- Naming convention
- Numeral system
- Ouroboros
- Pattern language
- Predicate language
- Sign
- Writing
- Writing system
External links
- Symbol @ Wikipedia
